After Camp Educator (Summer)

Basic Job Functions

Lead a group of up to 18 children in fun multi-age after camp activities (3-5pm, 5-6pm) with opportunities to explore the New York Botanical Garden grounds as well as relevant outdoor classroom-based experiences (weather dependent). Establish a fun and engaging environment for after campers from Science Camp and Edible Academy Camp to learn and play together. Develop and lead active, hands-on science and nature games and activities and collaborate with camp staff team to lead activities throughout the NYBG landscape. Supervise and mentor 2 Camp Assistants (college students) on daily responsibilities and duties.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 for the after campers.
• Support Explainers in their role of helping campers with daily tasks; i.e. helping campers keep track of personal items, participate in large and small group activities, and escorting small groups of students 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

Qualifications

• Outgoing and friendly personality with excellent oral communications skills essential.
• Candidate must have experience teaching outdoors with large groups of children with varied learning needs as well as relevant student age group experience based on position.
• Candidate must be responsible, punctual, professional, motivated, self-starter and able to mentor others.
• A background in science, education and/or museum studies required.
• Candidate must have experience teaching hands-on, inquiry-based lessons with live plants and living organisms.
• Foreign language is helpful but not essential.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather

Work Schedule

• Must be able to commit to actively participating in orientation/training, June 22-July 2, 2026, 9am-5pm and leading 3-6 weeks of after camp July 6- July 24, 2026-(entering grades Pre-K-6th grade) and/or August 3-August 21, 2026 (entering grades Pre-K-8th grade); 10am-6pm schedule.

Rate:

• $25.75 Per Hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at HR@nybg.org