Vancouver Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, prides itself on working towards bringing families closer together and to creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.
SUMMARY:
Camp Educators will facilitate the creation and implementation of camp programs, prepare daily materials, clearly communicate daily updates with parents/guardians and ensure campers’ happiness and safety while at the Aquarium. Educators will be responsible for youth and lead groups in science-based activities, games and crafts.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Organize with educators and volunteers to set up the day’s activities in the morning and clean up at the end of the day.
- Ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff.
- Collaborates with other staff, including the Coordinator, to ensure compliance of VAQ program standards.
- Responsible for the completion and submission of weekly reports, evaluations and daily documentation with a focus on detail and accuracy.
- Maintenance and evaluation of program equipment and materials.
- Will identify problems and ensure issues are addressed by the appropriate manager/supervisor.
- Models and complies with policies, procedures, best practices and employee expectations as established by VAQ.
- Works closely with the Camp Coordinator ensuring program plans and activities are coordinated and meet the developmental and academic requirements of the program participants.
- Available to work a regular schedule between Monday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, however, is able to maintain flexibility in their schedule to manage issues, concerns and problems as they may arise.
- Attends staff training and professional development activities as required.
- Designs, implements, and evaluates child centered activity plans.
- Undertakes special assignments or projects as assigned by the Senior Manager, Education.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 1st year biology, natural sciences, education, environmental education or related field of studies, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience working with children in a professional setting.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and presentation skills.
- Must be creative, flexible and proactive in problem solving.
- Must have a strong background in customer service and a positive attitude.
- Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.
- Knowledge of child development and related “new” research.
- Ability to manage physical requirement of moving, unpacking and setting up program supplies and equipment on a regular basis.
- Experience working with students with different learning abilities and/or special needs.
- Experience working directly with children and/or vulnerable populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anti-racism and cultural sensitivity awareness.
- Time management skills - must be able to plan, organize and prioritize.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, with strong Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel skills.
- Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C is an asset.
- Current (within 6 months) satisfactory Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment.
SALARY RANGE: $21 to $31 per hour
