Youth Programs Instructor Youth Garden Project
- Date Posted November 21, 2022
- Location Moab, UT
- Category Education / Nonprofit
- Job type Full-Time
We are looking for individuals interested in working as an educator in a hands-on, outdoor setting within a variety of our elementary educational programs. In the spring & fall, we host two after-school programs, lead Garden Classroom field trips, and run a Spring Break & Fall Break camp—all of which will be facilitated primarily by two instructors. During the summer, four instructors collaborate to implement our nine-week Summer Camp program. YGP Summer Camp provides much needed hands-on, high-quality child care for 1st – 6th graders during the summer break.
Primary Duties
SPRING & FALL
• Plan and lead activities for two After-School Programs
• Develop and facilitate garden-based activities for Spring Break Camp & Fall Break Camp
• Teach Garden Classroom Field Trips for all Grand County students (PreK-6th) using YGP’s curriculum
• Assist with our once a month Harvest of the Month garden-to-school nutrition education program during school lunches
SUMMER
• Four instructors will work as a cohesive team to run our nine-week Summer Camp program
• Instructors will receive an in-depth training prior to leading camp on working with kids of different age groups in an outdoor setting
• All instructors will plan, organize, and lead Summer Camp with guidance and support from the Youth Programs Director. Daily Summer Camp responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure overall smoothness of the Summer Camp day including safety of campers
- Prepare materials for activities and snacks
- Manage groups of children while building relationships/rapport with them
- Lead two-three activities per day with co-instructors and facilitate free play
- Encourage campers to learn, have fun, and connect with the garden
- Communicate with parents/guardians
- Assist with creating experiential, fun, and educational activities related to each Summer Camp theme
- Provide positive and constructive feedback to co-workers
- Participate in debriefs with the programs team to provide reflection on day-to-day activities
Other Youth Program Duties
• Build relationships with the schools and teachers in addition to families of program attendees
• Utilize Positive Youth Development and restorative principles when engaging with students
• Assist the Youth Programs Teams with implementing secondary school programs as needed
• Develop & administer program evaluations and interpret data with Youth Programs Director
• Track numbers and compile other data for reporting & grant writing purposes Compensation this position is : hourly, $15-20/hr Application instructions