Summer Camp Head Educator (2025)
Full-time, seasonal
June 16 - August 15, 2025
Cedar Circle is hosting the ninth year of our unique farm-based summer program for children ages 6-11. Eight individual weeks of camp are scheduled from June 23 to August 15, 2025, Monday through Friday, with mandatory staff training from June 16 to 20, 2025. The camp day is from 9 am to 4 pm, and our Summer Camp Head Educator’s time on the farm will typically be 8:30 to 4:30. We will have a capacity of 30 campers each week, and Educators will guide a group of about 10 campers during camp activities and farm explorations. Mentor Educator will float between groups and activities to assist Educators throughout the day. The camp program may include Mentors in Training and adult volunteers any week.
About the Position
The Summer Camp Head Educator role is for an experienced educator looking to expand their skills in leading groups of children outdoors and to guide fellow Educators, the Mentor Educator (ME), and Mentors in Training (MIT). Together, our staff work to build a safe environment for learning and fun and to make meaningful relationships with our campers. We want to hear from you if you are creative, inclusive, willing to be silly, and passionate about food, gardening, and nature.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate programs designed to encourage campers’ connection to nature, food, and each other through exploration of Cedar Circle Farm.
- Directly supervise campers, including managing groups and resolving conflicts.
- Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of campers on a working farm
- Collaborate with other staff to create weekly schedules and curricula that are age-appropriate, diverse, and represent our educational goals
- Participate in daily debrief meetings to share ideas and improve our program
- Interact with parents and caregivers of campers
- Mentor and delegate tasks to Educators, the Mentor Educator (ME), and Mentors in Training (MIT)
- Facilitate the Mentors in Training (MIT) program
- Aid in preparation and clean up of all aspects of camp programming
- Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience working as an educator, such as an outdoor educator or classroom teacher
- Enthusiasm for experiential, place-based, inclusive education
- Interest in food, gardening, and nature
- The physical and mental ability to care for children outdoors in all types of weather
- CPR and First Aid Certification (we will provide certification if you do not have it)
Compensation
The Summer Camp Head Educator position is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand and cafe. Salary range is $16-17/hr, depending on qualifications.
To Apply
The deadline to apply is March 1st, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter in the application below.
Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to reply to every applicant individually. We will be in touch via e-mail if we are interested in scheduling an interview with you.