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Lead Camp Instructor
2 weeks ago
The Lead Camp Instructor assists the Zoo's education department by enthusiastically delivering hands-on, educational programming to children in kindergarten through fifth (5th) grade. This position is responsible for administering high quality curriculum that aligns with the theme and the goal of the camp, ensuring the safety of all campers in their care, and supporting the mission of the Zoo "to enrich lives through firsthand interaction with living things." Lead instructors are responsible for maintaining ownership of their class by leading games and activities, managing conflict between campers, and communicating with their assistant instructor.
Camp will be held over the Lincoln Public School's two-day break from February 16-17, 2026. Camp hours are from 8:15am to 4:15pm, with instructors' contract hours somewhere between 7:30am and 5:00pm. A typical day of camp includes approximately two hours of interactive, STEM-based lessons, lunch and free-play time, crafting, snack time, and a series of activities throughout the zoo including scavenger hunts, zookeeper chats and animal demos, and various science and nature exploration activities.
While curriculum is provided, instructors are expected to be able to work collaboratively and with exceptional creativity, knowing that working with children creates its own unique challenges and things do not always go according to plan. A sense of humor and flexibility is a must, as well as the ability to actively and independently problem-solve when issues arise.
Essential Job Functions
- Work directly with children of varying ages and abilities
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of campers
- Actively contribute to positive guest experiences
- Deliver STEM-based, educational programs to campers
- Introduce program participants to a variety of animal species through lessons, activities, and games
- Serve as a team player and work collaboratively with your co-teacher
- Communicate with families before and after camp
- All other duties as assigned
Preferred Talents and Qualifications
- Experience facilitating or teaching youth in an education setting or related experience strongly preferred
- Must be able to pass a background check
- CPR and First Aid certifications preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively and with creativity
- Enthusiasm for nature and wildlife
- Superior organization and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision
- Ability to supervise children with a kind yet firm authority
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Working Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to both indoor and outdoor conditions. This position may also be exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions; the environment may consist of wet, hot, or muddy conditions. Must be able to work some weekends and nights for training sessions.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
