Location: New Jersey Audubon’s Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, Bernardsville, NJ Reports To: Program Director / Camp Director Job Classification Seasonal, 35 hours/week, Monday through Friday. 

Job Description: 

Enthusiastic educator to work in our summer nature camp program as the lead teacher for groups of children exploring the outdoors.  They will work with staff to develop and conduct environmental education programs as well as oversee group dynamics and safety.   

Major Responsibilities:  

• Conduct programs with nature exploration, crafts, activities and games that have a strong focus on connecting children with nature and respect for the natural world. 
• Organize and supervise children including to facilitate group management and safety. 
• Participate in the daily setup and breakdown of all program aspects including all cleaning procedures related to health and safety protocols. 
• Maintain lesson plans, educational materials, and all other related programming information as required. 
• Oversee and actively engage youth counselors and/or counselors in training. 
• Help in the care, feeding, and wellbeing of live animals that are presented for educational purposes.   

Other 

• Attend mandatory camp orientation and training on June 7, 2025. 
• Participate with staff and volunteers to adopt a team approach towards daily operations.  
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested by supervisor and senior staff.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills 

• B.A. or B.S. in the sciences or education, preferred.  
• Minimum two years’ experience working with children in formal/non-formal settings. 
• Strong Computer Skills – Microsoft Office  
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and knowledge of the natural world helpful. 
• Strong organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people, exercise cultural competence and inclusion, and accept direction and constructive feedback. 
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently in the execution of his or her responsibilities while collaborating with other staff and organizations with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude. 
• Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces such as nature trails, walking in a stream or pond, or in sand. Ability to lift and move boxes, tables, chairs and discovery equipment (up to 50 lbs.) as part of class set up or program delivery. 
• Obtain and maintain certification for First Aid, CPR, background check and other public safety certifications. 
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and be able to operate a vehicle in NJ. 

Date Range:  June 7th, and June 23 through August 29, 2025