Vegan Nature Camp Counselor
Inspire Active Learning LLC · Oakland, California, United States
FULL TIMEany
Job Description
Nature Camp Counselor for Inspire Active Learning's Call of the Wild Camps: hiring for employment for Fall Break (November 23-25) & Winter Break (December 28-31) sessions in Oakland, CA. Nature camps on second Saturdays in varied East Bay cities now through May are also available.
Do you love teaching children? Are you an avid hiker with a love of nature & the outdoors? Are you vegan? Nature Camp Counselors teach & lead children to learn about the outdoors, biology, environmental stewardship, ethical vegan values, & more through experiential learning, play, hikes, & exploration in outdoor nature camps. Open a door to the wonders of nature as a living classroom in Call of the Wild Camps, where kids in grades K-5 come to connect with nature, hike, read, write, explore, learn, & play!
Camp Type: day camp, nature camp, elementary school level camp
You may be the ideal Nature Camp Counselor if you are:
A communicative & collaborative team player bursting with creative ideas, fun, adaptable, friendly, outgoing, energetic, & eager to inspire & engage children in learning by doing
Experienced in early childhood education, elementary education, outdoor education, environmental education, nature education, literacy education, outdoor recreation, & related fields
Vegan or open-minded about veganism. Veganism is not a diet. It is an ethical philosophy and practice opposing exploitation of animals. Learn more on Inspire's website.
WHO WE ARE: We believe that to inspire learning is to inspire action. We believe in experiential, lifelong learning. Outdoor educators in Call of the Wild Camps provide a fun, safe alternative to screen addiction; inspire nature connection and curiosity; & foster healthy, positive relationships with flora and fauna in our natural environments.
Essential Duties:
Complete training online and onsite at Call of the Wild Camps
Punctually & reliably attend scheduled work hours, rain or shine, including training, staff meetings, and camp session dates
Safely lead hikes in parks up to approx. 6 miles per day for K-5th graders in small groups
Maintain a 4:1 or 5:1 student: staff ratio or ratio approved by the camp supervisor
Implement age-appropriate, grade-appropriate, K-5 level nature-themed science, outdoor education, language arts, art, & motor activities for Call of the Wild Camps
Supervise and engage children on occasional science museum & science center visits
Teach & facilitate fun & positive nature education curriculum on vegan topics such as animal rights, speciesism, health, food, clothing, & the environment
Teach & lead outdoor language arts activities for children with nature and wilderness themes, including circle time with story time & singing, literary show-and-tell, skits, nature journaling, mapmaking, creative writing, & authoring and illustrating books
Teach & facilitate science activities on topics in biology, ecology, zoology, life science, environmental science, outdoor education, stewardship, conservation, preservation, etc., integrating naturalistic observation, group discussion, games, children's books, & writing activities
Teach & engage children in outdoor activities that blend recreation and education, such as nature-themed field games, hide & seek, chase games, forest "I Spy" games, & scavenger hunts
Teach & facilitate nature-themed arts & crafts
Engage children with a fun teaching style & high energy, creativity, adaptability, spontaneity, dynamism, & positivity
Supervise and facilitate children's rest breaks, snack & lunch breaks
Provide naturalistic executive function teaching across diverse activities
Implement teaching & behavior management based on principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including prompting, positive reinforcement, & contingencies of reinforcement based on student preferences & choices
Facilitate emergent curriculum & child-centered, student-centered, experiential, incidental, & play-based teaching & learning opportunities
Create both structured & incidental learning opportunities
Keep work materials neat, organized, & in good working condition
Record accurate, objective incident reports
Drive by personal vehicle during the work shift for emergency or safety-related situations or to access reception as needed under supervisor direction
Follow the three camp rules: (1) be kind, (2) be safe, & (3) leave no trace, & make sure campers follow them
Follow all health & safety requirements, & make sure campers follow them
Follow all seven leave no trace principles, & make sure campers follow them
Actively contribute & participate in staff training & meetings
Proactively communicate camp questions and concerns with the camp director & supervisor
Follow directions & implement feedback from supervisors
Interact with students & staff in a kind, caring, respectful, positive, & professional manner
Represent Call of the Wild Camps in a positive and professional manner with customers, staff, & park visitors
Mentor and support Counselors in Training (CITs) in the internship program
Meet all of the physical requirements for the job, including standing, bending, sitting, squatting, walking, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., hiking up to approx. 6 miles per day on varied terrain in varied weather with a backpack weighing up to 20% of your body weight, visual acuity for reading books, maps, interpretive panels, & signs
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
Proof of your high school diploma or higher degree
Most recent academic transcript (unofficial is permitted) in good standing with a 3.5 minimum GPA.
Proof of a declared major or minor in a relevant discipline or completion of one or more relevant courses, such as biology, environmental science, or education
Certification and Safety Requirements:
Proof of CPR and First Aid certification that remains unexpired through all camps dates you are applying to work. The only accepted CPR and First Aid certification involves passing a live skills assessment with an instructor. Entirely asynchronous online courses are not accepted.
Proof of TB clearance completed within 4 years of the camp session start date.
Pass a DOJ and FBI background check.
Required Experience:
Minimum 12 months as a camp counselor, outdoor educator, naturalist, recreation leader, coach, instructor, or classroom teacher working in person with GROUPS of elementary school age children at K-5th grade level, ages 5-10. Babysitting or nannying are not equivalent experience.
Frequent, regular experience hiking, trail running, or backpacking trails on varied terrain at least 6 miles in a day
Experience working in person with culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse children
Experience working in person with students with widely diverse abilities, such as giftedness, typically developing children, children with disabilities (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language delays), and English Language Learners (ELL)
Experience leading extracurricular enrichment activities in person for groups of children in grades K-5, ages 5-10
Experience implementing effective and appropriate behavior management in person for children in grades K-5, ages 5-10
Experience with child development and implementing age-appropriate, grade-appropriate, developmentally appropriate activities in person for children in grades K-5, ages 5-10
Required Skills:
Ability to model and educate about veganism as more than a diet
Ability to hike trails of moderate difficulty on hilly and uneven terrain up to approximately 6 miles a day five days a week for multiple consecutive weeks
Ability to carry a hiking backpack weighing up to 20% of your body weight for the duration of each camp day
Ability to meet all other physical requirements for the job, including standing, bending, sitting, squatting, walking, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., and visual acuity for reading books, maps, interpretive panels, and signs
Demonstrate a fun and engaging leadership style with high energy, creativity, adaptability, spontaneity, dynamism, and positivity
Friendly, kind, caring, compassionate, and patient teaching style for learners of all skill levels
Eagerness and openness to continually learn and develop your skill set
Command of American English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
Excellent ability to break concepts down into simple and easy steps
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Eco-conscious skills with a demonstrable love of nature and the outdoors
You can articulate how veganism benefits animals, health, and the environment
Health-conscious skills with a demonstrable love of active and healthy living
Enthusiasm for nature-themed language arts and literacy teaching
Enthusiasm for making education relevant to children's lives
Demonstrate care for children and a desire to help the whole child learn and grow in enjoyable ways, in addition to subject-matter competence in language arts and relevant life sciences
Other Requirements:
You are an adult (age 18 or older)
Valid California driver's license & auto insurance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience hiking in the parks where you are applying to work
You are vegan, as defined by The Vegan Society & as described on Inspire's website
LOCATIONS:
Second Saturdays: multiple East Bay sites. View all sites on Inspire's website.
Fall Break Camp: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
Winter Break Camp: Chabot Space and Scienc
Do you love teaching children? Are you an avid hiker with a love of nature & the outdoors? Are you vegan? Nature Camp Counselors teach & lead children to learn about the outdoors, biology, environmental stewardship, ethical vegan values, & more through experiential learning, play, hikes, & exploration in outdoor nature camps. Open a door to the wonders of nature as a living classroom in Call of the Wild Camps, where kids in grades K-5 come to connect with nature, hike, read, write, explore, learn, & play!
Camp Type: day camp, nature camp, elementary school level camp
You may be the ideal Nature Camp Counselor if you are:
A communicative & collaborative team player bursting with creative ideas, fun, adaptable, friendly, outgoing, energetic, & eager to inspire & engage children in learning by doing
Experienced in early childhood education, elementary education, outdoor education, environmental education, nature education, literacy education, outdoor recreation, & related fields
Vegan or open-minded about veganism. Veganism is not a diet. It is an ethical philosophy and practice opposing exploitation of animals. Learn more on Inspire's website.
WHO WE ARE: We believe that to inspire learning is to inspire action. We believe in experiential, lifelong learning. Outdoor educators in Call of the Wild Camps provide a fun, safe alternative to screen addiction; inspire nature connection and curiosity; & foster healthy, positive relationships with flora and fauna in our natural environments.
Essential Duties:
Complete training online and onsite at Call of the Wild Camps
Punctually & reliably attend scheduled work hours, rain or shine, including training, staff meetings, and camp session dates
Safely lead hikes in parks up to approx. 6 miles per day for K-5th graders in small groups
Maintain a 4:1 or 5:1 student: staff ratio or ratio approved by the camp supervisor
Implement age-appropriate, grade-appropriate, K-5 level nature-themed science, outdoor education, language arts, art, & motor activities for Call of the Wild Camps
Supervise and engage children on occasional science museum & science center visits
Teach & facilitate fun & positive nature education curriculum on vegan topics such as animal rights, speciesism, health, food, clothing, & the environment
Teach & lead outdoor language arts activities for children with nature and wilderness themes, including circle time with story time & singing, literary show-and-tell, skits, nature journaling, mapmaking, creative writing, & authoring and illustrating books
Teach & facilitate science activities on topics in biology, ecology, zoology, life science, environmental science, outdoor education, stewardship, conservation, preservation, etc., integrating naturalistic observation, group discussion, games, children's books, & writing activities
Teach & engage children in outdoor activities that blend recreation and education, such as nature-themed field games, hide & seek, chase games, forest "I Spy" games, & scavenger hunts
Teach & facilitate nature-themed arts & crafts
Engage children with a fun teaching style & high energy, creativity, adaptability, spontaneity, dynamism, & positivity
Supervise and facilitate children's rest breaks, snack & lunch breaks
Provide naturalistic executive function teaching across diverse activities
Implement teaching & behavior management based on principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including prompting, positive reinforcement, & contingencies of reinforcement based on student preferences & choices
Facilitate emergent curriculum & child-centered, student-centered, experiential, incidental, & play-based teaching & learning opportunities
Create both structured & incidental learning opportunities
Keep work materials neat, organized, & in good working condition
Record accurate, objective incident reports
Drive by personal vehicle during the work shift for emergency or safety-related situations or to access reception as needed under supervisor direction
Follow the three camp rules: (1) be kind, (2) be safe, & (3) leave no trace, & make sure campers follow them
Follow all health & safety requirements, & make sure campers follow them
Follow all seven leave no trace principles, & make sure campers follow them
Actively contribute & participate in staff training & meetings
Proactively communicate camp questions and concerns with the camp director & supervisor
Follow directions & implement feedback from supervisors
Interact with students & staff in a kind, caring, respectful, positive, & professional manner
Represent Call of the Wild Camps in a positive and professional manner with customers, staff, & park visitors
Mentor and support Counselors in Training (CITs) in the internship program
Meet all of the physical requirements for the job, including standing, bending, sitting, squatting, walking, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., hiking up to approx. 6 miles per day on varied terrain in varied weather with a backpack weighing up to 20% of your body weight, visual acuity for reading books, maps, interpretive panels, & signs
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
Proof of your high school diploma or higher degree
Most recent academic transcript (unofficial is permitted) in good standing with a 3.5 minimum GPA.
Proof of a declared major or minor in a relevant discipline or completion of one or more relevant courses, such as biology, environmental science, or education
Certification and Safety Requirements:
Proof of CPR and First Aid certification that remains unexpired through all camps dates you are applying to work. The only accepted CPR and First Aid certification involves passing a live skills assessment with an instructor. Entirely asynchronous online courses are not accepted.
Proof of TB clearance completed within 4 years of the camp session start date.
Pass a DOJ and FBI background check.
Required Experience:
Minimum 12 months as a camp counselor, outdoor educator, naturalist, recreation leader, coach, instructor, or classroom teacher working in person with GROUPS of elementary school age children at K-5th grade level, ages 5-10. Babysitting or nannying are not equivalent experience.
Frequent, regular experience hiking, trail running, or backpacking trails on varied terrain at least 6 miles in a day
Experience working in person with culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse children
Experience working in person with students with widely diverse abilities, such as giftedness, typically developing children, children with disabilities (e.g., autism, ADHD, dyslexia, speech and language delays), and English Language Learners (ELL)
Experience leading extracurricular enrichment activities in person for groups of children in grades K-5, ages 5-10
Experience implementing effective and appropriate behavior management in person for children in grades K-5, ages 5-10
Experience with child development and implementing age-appropriate, grade-appropriate, developmentally appropriate activities in person for children in grades K-5, ages 5-10
Required Skills:
Ability to model and educate about veganism as more than a diet
Ability to hike trails of moderate difficulty on hilly and uneven terrain up to approximately 6 miles a day five days a week for multiple consecutive weeks
Ability to carry a hiking backpack weighing up to 20% of your body weight for the duration of each camp day
Ability to meet all other physical requirements for the job, including standing, bending, sitting, squatting, walking, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., and visual acuity for reading books, maps, interpretive panels, and signs
Demonstrate a fun and engaging leadership style with high energy, creativity, adaptability, spontaneity, dynamism, and positivity
Friendly, kind, caring, compassionate, and patient teaching style for learners of all skill levels
Eagerness and openness to continually learn and develop your skill set
Command of American English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
Excellent ability to break concepts down into simple and easy steps
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Eco-conscious skills with a demonstrable love of nature and the outdoors
You can articulate how veganism benefits animals, health, and the environment
Health-conscious skills with a demonstrable love of active and healthy living
Enthusiasm for nature-themed language arts and literacy teaching
Enthusiasm for making education relevant to children's lives
Demonstrate care for children and a desire to help the whole child learn and grow in enjoyable ways, in addition to subject-matter competence in language arts and relevant life sciences
Other Requirements:
You are an adult (age 18 or older)
Valid California driver's license & auto insurance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience hiking in the parks where you are applying to work
You are vegan, as defined by The Vegan Society & as described on Inspire's website
LOCATIONS:
Second Saturdays: multiple East Bay sites. View all sites on Inspire's website.
Fall Break Camp: Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
Winter Break Camp: Chabot Space and Scienc
Details
| Company | Inspire Active Learning LLC |
| Location | Oakland, California, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | education |
| Experience | any |