After Camp Educator New York Botanical Garden•Bronx, NY• BASIC JOB FUNCTION Co-lead a group of up to 18 children in fun multi-age after camp activities (3-5pm, 5-6pm) based in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden with opportunities to explore the New York Botanical Garden grounds as well as relevant classroom-based experiences (weather dependent). Establish a fun and engaging environment for after campers from Winter Break Science Camp. Develop and lead active, hands-on science and nature games and activities and collaborate with camp staff team to lead activities in the Adventure Garden and throughout the NYBG landscape. Supervise and mentor 1-2 Explainers (paid teens) on daily responsibilities and duties. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assist Camp staff at 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 fun and engaging excursions, free play, organized games and enrichment activities for the multi-age group of 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 This is a full-time seasonal role expected to last approximately two months, beginning January 5, 2025. The schedule includes time in January and February to actively co-develop activity plans, participation in a one-evening orientation/training session in February from 4-6 PM, and leading after-camp programming during winter break from February 17-20, 2026, with a 10 AM-6 PM 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 EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans New York Botanical Garden Go to Apply