Glen Echo Park Aquarium (GEPA) in historic Glen Echo Park is seeking a Summer Camp Director!
Camps are one week long per session, 5 days a week (Mondays-Fridays), beginning June 21st and running to August 20th. GEPA offers science-focused camps with weekly themes related to exploring our natural world. Camps will spend a majority of their time outside doing stream explorations, plant and animal identifications, environment based lessons and nature center/aquarium tours.
There are two age groups that directors will be working with: 5-8 years old and 8-13 years old.
Responsibilities include following established curriculum and developing lessons, working with GEPA Director, serving as point of contact for parents, and working with a Camp Assistant.
Qualifications include experience working with kids in either formal or informal settings, basic knowledge of Maryland wildlife and the Chesapeake Bay area and a positive attitude! CPR and first aid certification a plus but not required.
Open until position is filled – reviews begin on June 5th. Please email andrew@gepaquarium.org and cc. lauren_richards@my.uri.edu with your resume, short cover letter and contact information.
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