Camp Educator

Butterflies; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on teaching experience

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading environmental education organization in Westminster is seeking a Summer Camp Educator to lead nature-based summer camps for children ages 5-9. This position involves teaching interactive lessons about the environment, working with a team, and managing a classroom. Ideal candidates are passionate about wildlife and education, and must be available for the full camp season from May to August. Competitive hourly rate of $18.00, with an enriching environment and commitment to education.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a degree in education, environmental sciences, or related field.
• Basic knowledge and interest in the environment and wildlife.
• Experience working with groups of school-aged children in a camp, school, or childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all functions of daily camp programming at Butterfly Pavilion.
• Teach interactive nature-based summer camps to youth, ages 5-9.
• Work collaboratively with co-counselors to implement camp curriculum.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and cooperation

Detail-oriented

Decision-making

Time management skills

Education

Degree in education or environmental sciences

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WESTMINSTER, CO 80020

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Title: SummerCampEducator

Position Reports to: Senior Programs Manager

About Butterfly Pavilion:

At Butterfly Pavilion, we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate research, education, and conservation, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation. Whether it is providing unique, hands‑on learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.

Looking forward, we are committed to providing the most enriching experience for our audience, being recognized as a scientific authority, and being a leading educational resource on invertebrates.

Our Core Values are a large part of who we are as an organization:

• Make Science Cool
• Love What You Do
• Go Above and Beyond
• Lead Change
• Know Your Stuff
• Be Positive
• Welcome All

These aren't just words, but words to live by here at Butterfly Pavilion.

FLSA Status & Classification: Seasonal | Non-Exempt | Full-Time

Work Schedule: up to40 hours/week,Monday-Friday8:00am-4:30pm

• Start date May 26th, 2026

• Mandatory Camp Training: May 26th-May 29th, 2026

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Hourly Rate: $18.00

Position Summary: TheSummer Camp Educatoris responsible forleading all aspects of a camp classroom during the 2026SummerCamp season.Leading a camp classroom successfully requires that the SummerCampEducator, teach curriculum,monitor a room of up to25learnersages 5-9 lleq complete all other responsibilities associated withadhering to the requirements of the facility childcare licensure.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Lead all functions of daily camp programming including implementation andlogisticsonsite at Butterfly Pavilion.

• Teach interactive nature-based summer camps to youth, ages 5‑9.

• Work collaboratively with co‑counselors in providing and implementing camp curriculum and activities as needed.

• Use live animals to demonstrate science‑based concepts to camp participants.

• Implement all policies&proceduresto meet the State license requirements.

• Effectively manage classroomof 25 children.

• Attend required branch and facility meetings as needed.

• Medication Administration for all children that require medication in camp (Training will be provided).

Competencies:

• Build relationships

• Teamwork and cooperation

• Detail‑oriented

• Communication skills

• Department knowledge

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• Decision‑making

• Initiative

• Time management skills

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience:

• Pursuing or holding a degree in education, environmental sciences, or related field

• Basic knowledge and interest in the environment and wildlife

• Comfortable interacting with school‑aged children and parents

• Enthusiastic, fun, and patient

• Previousexperience working with groups of school‑aged children in a camp, school, or childcare setting

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License

• CurrentCertification in First Aid & CPR (training may be provided)

• Passbackground check, CBI/FBI reports, and all Child Care License Requirements

• A clean and passable background check is required to start the position. If the background check comes back and isn’t passable, then will not be able to start the position.

• Complete Fingerprint Background Check by April 19th, 2026

• Complete Trails background check by April politie? 19th, 2026

• At least one year's experience working with individuals of different ages and abilities

• At least one year's experience leading a group of individuals or children

• Multilingual candidates preferred

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Must be able to work the following dates:

• Start Date: May 26th

• Mandatory Camp Training: May 26th-May 29th

• Summer Camp: June 1st- August 14th

• Summer Camp Schedule:

• June 1st‑5th Junior Zookeeper

• June 8th‑June 12th Aquatic Adventures

• June 15th‑June 19th Powerful Pollinators

• June 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th Spinless Superheroes & Creatures, My Burn, and Legends (4‑day week)

• June 29th‑July 3rd Bug Quest

• July 6th‑July 10th Junior Zookeeper

• July 13th‑July 17th Spider Week

• July 20th‑July 24th Aquatic Adventures

• July 27th‑July 31st Spinless Superheroes & Creatures, My Burn, and Legends

• August รัก 3rd‑August 7th Powerful Pollinators

• August 10th– August 14th Bug Quest

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• Additional meetings may be required

Availability, Seasonal Commitment & Time Off:

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This is a seasonal, full-time position with a short, fixed employment period.Summer Camp Educators are expected to be available for the full duration of the camp season to ensure a high-quality and consistent experience for campers.Due to the nature of summer camp programming and the need for consistent staffing, employees may requestup to one (1) week of unpaid timeoffduring the season, subject to approval, and that doesn’t conflict with other staff’s time off, either as one full week or as individual days totaling one week.Requests beyond this limit cannot шохойн be accommodated.Applicants should carefully consider their availability before applying and ensure they뤈 are able to commit to the full season.

Position is open until filled. No phone calls or dropin’splease.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements: While performing the responsibilities of this position, these workenvironmentcharacteristics are representative of the environment the position willencounter.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. At Butterfly Pavilion, the employee is occasionally exposed tomoderate toloud environmental noise for extended periods of time. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employeeis required totalk and hear. The employeeis often required tosit and stand, use their hands and fingers, to handle/feel/grasp. The employeeis occasionally required toreach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities requiredby this job include close vision.Employeeshould be able to lift, carry any items up to 50lbs.

How to Apply: Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for open positions and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or veteran status.

Applicants mustsubmita Resume انہوں Cover Letter.

Positionis openuntilfilled.No phone calls or dropin’splease.