After Camp Educator

About This Role

The After Camp Educator leads and supervises a group of up to 18 children in engaging, multi-age after-camp activities at the New York Botanical Garden. This role involves developing and leading hands-on science and nature games, exploring the garden grounds, and mentoring camp assistants.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of up to 18 children in multi-age after-camp activities exploring the New York Botanical Garden grounds and outdoor classrooms
• Establish a fun and engaging environment for after-campers from Science Camp and Edible Academy Camp
• Develop and lead active, hands-on science and nature games and activities
• Collaborate with camp staff team to lead activities throughout the NYBG landscape
• Supervise and mentor 2 Camp Assistants on daily responsibilities and duties
• Assist Camp staff at Nature/Science Camp with activities/recess to get to know campers during their camp day
• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly after-camp program and schedule, including independently planning and implementing science/nature-based activities
• Support Explainers in helping campers with daily tasks, participating in activities, and escorting to the restroom
• Build strong relationships with Campers and Camp staff
• Supervise safe and orderly pick-up at end of After Camp
• Maintain close communication with Camp staff to mitigate behavioral and scheduling issues

Requirements

• Experience teaching outdoors with large groups of children with varied learning needs
• Experience with relevant student age groups (Pre-K to 8th grade)
• Background in science, education and/or museum studies
• Experience teaching hands-on, inquiry-based lessons with live plants and living organisms
• Outgoing and friendly personality with excellent oral communication skills
• Responsible, punctual, professional, motivated, self-starter, and able to mentor others
• Commitment to orientation/training: June 22-July 2, 2026, 9am-5pm
• Commitment to leading 3-6 weeks of after camp: July 6-July 24, 2026 (Pre-K-6th grade) and/or August 3-August 21, 2026 (Pre-K-8th grade); 10am-6pm schedule

Qualifications

• Background in science, education and/or museum studies
• Experience teaching outdoors with large groups of children with varied learning needs and relevant student age group experience; experience teaching hands-on, inquiry-based lessons with live plants and living organisms.

Nice to Have

• Foreign language skills