Summer Camp Naturalist

Salary: Pay per program, available upon request

Status: Both Part-time (up to 30 hours/week) and Full-time

(up to 45 hours/week)

About Tree Frog Treks

Tree Frog Treks is a mobile science education company based in San Francisco. We offer a

variety of school and community programs designed to make science fun, connect kids with

nature, and exercise imaginations of all ages. We endeavor to help children develop better

retention skills, an enthusiasm for learning and a greater appreciation of the wonderful world

around us. We use contact with live reptiles and amphibians to excite students about science and

draw them into a fun, hands-on curriculum.

Summary of Role

This is an outdoor education position for summer camp programs taking place in several

different parks within San Francisco. Teachers will lead groups of 10 - 16 campers in activities

around the park and on field trips outside of San Francisco. Teachers will also facilitate live

reptile and amphibian experiences to excite students about science and draw them into our fun,

hands-on curriculum.

We are currently hiring naturalists for both our half-day camp and our full-day camp.

- Half-Day camp has campers 4-5 years old, and runs from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday – Friday,

with optional aftercare until 5pm.

- Full-Day camps has campers aged 1st-5th grade, and runs from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday

• Friday.

Each Group will have two instructors creating approximately a 1:8 teacher to camper ratio.

Teachers will have freedom within the student-directed curriculum to inspire and guide campers

into discovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Education or related field.

• Teaching experience, preferably in a classroom or outdoor classroom setting.

• Must arrive on time each morning to your camp location

• Current CPR / First Aid Certification

• Must pass TB test and fingerprint clearance through Department of Justice.

• Must be able to maintain constant positive attitude and enthusiasm. Passion for working with

youth is a must.

Description of Responsibilities

• Lesson Planning

• Implement Tree Frog Treks curricula and activities, while building on campers' interests.

• Be flexible throughout daily curriculum and allow for discovery.

• Science Enrichment Education

• Share knowledge of local Bay Area plants and animals with our campers.

• Facilitate hands-on, creative learning in an outdoor environment.

• Bring creativity and innovative thinking to the program while also adhering to the structured

program model.

• Group Management

• Manage groups of 10-16 students, with an co-teacher.

• Create a positive learning environment to ensure that students meet Tree Frog Treks education

expectations.

• Other Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in Tree Frog Treks meetings.

• Participate in collaborative curriculum trainings.

Interested? Please send us your resume, cover letter, and application by email or mail:

Tree Frog Treks

Attn: David Peterson

2900 Judah St

San Francisco, CA 94122

Website: www.treefrogtreks.com

Email: david@treefrogtreks.com