Job Description:
Job Title: Summer Safari Camp Lead Educator
Department: Education
Reports to: Community & Camp Programs Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: 4
Job Status: Seasonal/Hourly
Job Purpose: The Summer Camp Lead Educator position
advances the mission of Zoo Atlanta by creating experiences that
engage, educate and energize program participants to action. As a
Summer Camp Lead Educator, this position assists in facilitating and
overseeing daily program logistics, ensuring that Educators are
prepared to successfully and safely lead camp groups throughout the
summer. Summer Camp Lead Educators facilitate learning for groups of
all ages using interactive, STEM-based curriculum that showcases Zoo
Atlanta’s work to conserve wildlife and wild places; how to protect
our environment; and how every person can make a difference in these
areas. Summer Camp Lead Educators will also play a vital role in
enforcing the Safari Camp program’s health and safety policies and
protocols. This is a full-time, seasonal position that reports to the
Community and Camp Program Supervisor and the Manager of School and
Family Programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assume management of program when program supervisors are not
present. This includes ensuring a high quality, safe, engaging
experience for Zoo program participants as well as acting as a
support and resource for other program staff.
- Assist in leading educator orientations, trainings, and the
development of camp curriculum
- Educate and inspire guests (primarily campers ages 5-14) to be
conservation stewards
- Assist supervisors in managing day to day operations of programs,
including but not limited to program rules and expectations
- Collaborate with supervisors and other Zoo Team members to ensure
all guest or staff issues/incidents are documented and addressed in
a timely and professional manner.
- Model appropriate behavior and professionalism and be a resource
to Educators and guests
- Prepared to act as a back-up Educator as necessary
- Report program needs to supervisor as necessary.
- Maintain clean and safe spaces by sanitizing all materials daily,
ensuring all participants (including self) are wearing masks at all
times, and encouraging campers to socially distance when and where possible.
- Lead daily check-in and/or check-out; lead extended care
activities as necessary.
Educator/Zoo Team Specific:
- Deliver high quality programming as part of Zoo Atlanta’s Summer
Safari Camp programs
- Commitment to learn and master all content and skills needed to
provide quality programming to Zoo program participants and guests.
- Be able to provide excellent customer service to all zoo guests,
including parents and campers
- Preparation and breakdown of program materials
- Know and follow all emergency procedures and protocols
- Maintain a positive and encouraging attitude to co-workers and
guests
- Assist with and/or lead on-grounds programming and projects as needed
- Must attend all Zoo Atlanta mandatory training
- Must attend all mandatory Lead as well as Team meetings and workshops
Completion of various additional duties as assigned