Garden Camp Group Assistant

San Francisco Botanical Garden has launched its first-ever summer camp program, Garden Camp. Garden Camp will serve 600 rising K-3^rd grade campers, June 5-August 16, with an all-outdoors, immersive program. Garden Camp will connect children to plants through a combination of structured, themed activities and open-ended time to develop curiosity, initiative, imagination, and creativity. Curriculum will revolve around four main themes; gardening, art, wellness, and ecology. Weekly adventure days will take camp groups to walkable destinations in Golden Gate Park and cross-group projects will develop team work and collaboration amongst all participants.

Garden Camp Group Assistants are members of the Learning and Engagement Department, report to the Garden Camp Director, and work most closely with Camp Group Leads.

Garden Camp Group Assistants will be responsible for the care, comfort, and safety of campers.

Garden Camp Group Assistants’ primary objectives are to: provide an engaging, fun, educational, and safe camp experience for campers; work collaboratively within the camp team; and inform the development of Garden Camp in seasons to come. The Garden is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion; experience working across cultures is an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Camp Culture  

·         Model a culture that values relationships, thrives on empathy, sees opportunity before challenge, and anticipates joy around every turn.

·         Ensure the physical and emotional safety of all campers at all times.

·         Collaborate within the Camp Team and across departments to ensure both the Garden and campers thrive.

·         Work in close partnership with Camp Group Leads to support the learning and fun of all campers.

Camp Group Support

·         Assist Camp Group Leads with developing, implementing, and evaluating individual and cross-group projects that combine one or more of the four themes (gardening, ecology, art, and wellness) and math, technology, and engineering concepts.

·         Develop and implement transition activities, games, songs, and stories to enrich the camp experience under supervision of Camp Group Leads.

·         Maintain camp materials and supplies.

·         Support a group of 15 campers in partnership with Group Leads and Content Specialists, and supervise larger groups during lunch, group project time, and morning and evening extended care.

·         Promote character development and model positive and inclusive culture.

REQUIREMENTS

·         At least 1-2 years of coursework in formal or environmental education.

·         Competency in age-appropriate teaching approaches and experience in an educational setting, working with elementary school-aged children.

·         Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, ability to run short distances and walk extensively, transition from sit to stand easily, and sit on the ground with campers.

·         Demonstrate a passion and respect for the natural world. Be willing to get dirty, teach through play, and engage deeply.

·         Commitment to full-time work May 28 through August 16, 2019

HOW TO APPLY

Please e-mail a brief cover letter and resume with subject line, “Garden Camp Group Assistant” to jobs@sfbg.org. No telephone calls please.