Summer Camp Educator at Gifford Farm

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3 JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Summer Camp Educator
Job Title Code: 2173
Number of Days Worked: May 26th - July 24th, approximately 4-5 hours/day, 3-5 days/week
Department: Gifford Farm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Immediate Supervisor: Summer Camp Coordinator / Gifford Farm Coordinator
Staff Supervised: None
Essential Requirements:

The position of Summer Camp Educator requires a person who enjoys working with children and creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about outdoor education and teamwork.

• No history of child abuse or negligence.
• Regular and dependable in-person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment.
• Successfully pass required background checks.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and comply with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
• Collaborate with the Summer Camp Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging and educational summer camp programs for children.
• Facilitate hands-on activities and experiences related to animals, agriculture, nature, and outdoor education.
• Supervise and engage with campers during activities to ensure safety, learning, and fun.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning up program areas, supplies, and materials as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the Summer Camp Coordinator and staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Provide a positive and welcoming environment for all participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

At Will Employment:

Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time and may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description. The terms of this job description may not be modified except in a writing signed by the ESU #3 CEO.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Essential Physical

Requirements

Administrative Assistant

Item is not a requirement of the job

Occasional-up to 33% of time

Occasional/essential-

Up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job

Frequent

between 34%-66%

Continuous-over 66% of time

Stamina

1. Sitting

X

2. Walking

X

3. Standing

X

Flexibility

4. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person

X

5. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person

X

6.Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling

X

7. Reaching above the head

X

8. Reaching forward

X

9. Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)

X

Activities

10. Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)

X

11. Hand/grip strength

X

12. Driving on the job (Gator)

X

13. Typing non-stop

X

Use of Arms and Hands

14. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)

X

15. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)

X

Lifting Requirements

16. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

17. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

18. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

19. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)

Floor to waist

X

Waist to shoulder

X

Shoulder to overhead

X

20. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?

Pushing/Pulling

21. 25 to 50 pounds

X

22. 51 to 75 pounds

X

23. 76 to 90 pounds

X

24. Over 90 pounds

X

Carrying

25. 10 to 25 pounds

X

26. 26 to 50 pounds

X

27. 51 to 75 pounds

X

28. 76 to 90 pounds

X