Summer Camp Mentor Educator (2025)
Full-time, Seasonal
June 16 - August 15, 2025
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is hosting the ninth year of its unique, farm-based summer day camp program for children ages 6-11. Eight individual weeks of camp, Monday to Friday, are scheduled from June 23 to August 15, with a mandatory staff training session from June 16 to 20. The camp day runs from 9 am to 4 pm, and the Mentor Educator’s time on the farm will typically be 8:30 to 4:30. There is a capacity of 30 campers per week, and Educators guide groups of about 10 during camp activities and farm explorations. The Mentor Educator floats between groups and activities throughout the day, assisting the Educators, and helps to guide the Mentors In Training (MITs) with the Head Educator. MITs and, sometimes, adult volunteers may also be available to assist activities.
About the Position
The Summer Camp Mentor Educator role is perfect for someone eager to build confidence and develop their teaching skills in an outdoor setting while fostering kids’ connections to food, nature, and each other. As a Mentor Educator, you’ll support and collaborate with our camp team, assist in leading engaging activities, and help create a safe, inclusive, and fun learning environment. If you’re enthusiastic about gardening, food, and outdoor education—and aren’t afraid to be a little silly—we’d love to have you join us this summer!
Responsibilities
- Assist Educators in facilitating engaging programs designed to encourage campers’ connection to nature, food, and each other by exploring our working farm
- Support in managing small groups of campers, helping to build confidence in group management and conflict resolution while learning about effective youth mentorship
- Ensure campers’ safety on the farm, gaining practical experience in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment
- Collaborate with Educator Team to help develop weekly schedules and curricula that are diverse and align with our educational goals, gaining exposure to curriculum planning and adapting lessons for different age groups
- Assist with the Mentors in Training program, learning from the Summer Camp Director and Head Educator and gaining experience in peer leadership and mentoring
- Take part in daily debrief meetings, reflecting on the camp experience and exchanging ideas for growth and improvement of the program for all
- Help prepare and clean up camp activities, gaining insight into the behind-the-scenes work that supports successful programs
- Complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Experience working with children and interest in education
- Enthusiasm for experiential, place-based, inclusive education
- Strong communication skills
- Interest in food, gardening, and nature
- The physical and mental stamina to work outside in all weather conditions and keep up with an active group of kids
- CPR and First Aid Certification (we will provide certification if you do not have it)
Compensation
The Summer Camp Mentor Educator position is an hourly position with benefits including sick time accrual, fresh produce, and a discount to our farmstand and cafe. Hourly rate is $14.01/hr.
To Apply
The deadline to apply is April 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.