Company description

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It’s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

Job description

Full-time (40-45 hours per week), seasonal
June 19 - August 18, 2023

ABOUT SUMMER CAMP AT CEDAR CIRCLE FARM
Cedar Circle Farm is hosting our eighth year of our unique farm-based summer program for kids ages 6-11! There are eight individual weeks of camp scheduled from June 26-August 18, Monday through Friday, with a mandatory staff training session June 19-23. The camp day is 9 am-4 pm, and staff time on the farm will usually be 8:00-4:30. We will have a capacity of 30 campers each week, and Lead Instructors will guide a group of about 10 campers during camp activities and farm explorations. Support Instructors will float between groups and activities, to assist Lead Instructors where support is most needed throughout the day. In any given week, the camp program may also include Teen Counselors and adult volunteers.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Summer Camp Lead Instructor role is for experienced educators looking to expand their skills in leading groups of children outdoors and to mentor Support Instructors and Teen Counselors. Together, our staff work to build a safe environment for learning and fun, and make meaningful relationships with our campers. If you are creative, inclusive, willing to be silly, and passionate about food, gardening, and nature, then we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate programs designed to encourage campers’ connection to nature, food, and each other through exploration of Cedar Circle Farm
• Directly supervise our campers, including managing groups and resolving conflicts
• Prioritize physical and emotional safety of campers on a working farm
• Collaborate with other staff to create weekly schedule and curriculum that are age-appropriate, diverse, and represent our educational goals
• Participate in daily debrief meetings to share ideas and improve our program
• Interact with parents and caregivers of campers
• Mentor and delegate tasks to Support Instructors and Teen Counselors
• Aid in preparation and clean up of all aspects of camp programming
• Complete other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working as an educator, such as an outdoor educator or classroom teacher
• Enthusiasm for experiential, place-based, inclusive education
• Interest in food, gardening, and nature
• The physical and mental ability to care for kids outdoors in all types of weather
• CPR and First Aid Certification (we’ll provide certification if you don’t have it)

COMPENSATION
Hourly rate starts at $16 per hour, with an increase for returning staff. Benefits include access to farm produce and 20% off at the farmstand and cafe. Seasonal housing available.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline