Assistant Educator, Edible Academy Summer Camp

Position Summary

Assist with the logistics and implementation of the summer camps at the Edible Academy. Each session (July or August) comprises a three-week long camp, featuring gardening and garden-based enrichment activities related to culinary, arts, and sustainability themes. Campers enroll in advance, with participants ranging in age from 5 to 10 years old. Assistant Educators help with program setup and cleanup, support facilitation of activities throughout the day, including gardening activities, science projects, games, cooking, and art, as well as, aid with participant supervision during recess periods.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily setup of program spaces with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Daily cleanup of program spaces, organization of materials, during and after each session.
• Assist with participant check in and dismissal procedures.
• Support program activity facilitation throughout the camp day, including gardening, science, and art projects.
• Assist with promoting positive camper interactions throughout each program day.
• Share games and activities with campers during program recess periods.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have experience working with children in camp, educational, recreational, or childcare settings.
• Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, maturity, strong communication skills, and excellent organizational abilities.
• Interest in gardening, environmental education, cooking, arts, and/or outdoor learning preferred.

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This role requires standing for extended periods of time and walking throughout the Garden grounds. There may be repetitive movements throughout the workday. Position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and active engagement throughout the camp day, including the ability to lift and move program supplies and equipment as needed.

Work Schedule

• This is a temporary part-time position.
• Candidates must be available to participate in orientation, training, and preparation sessions taking place in mid-June 2026 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Candidates must also be available to work the full 6-week summer camp schedule:
  • July 6 – July 24, 2026
  • August 3 – August 21, 2026
    • 8AM to 4PM or 9AM to 5PM

Rate

• $21 per hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected]