Vancouver Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, prides itself on working towards bringing families closer together and to creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values – greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, constantly improving – give us purpose and guidance.

SUMMARY:

Camp Educators will facilitate the creation and implementation of camp programs, prepare daily materials, clearly communicate daily updates with parents/guardians and ensure campers’ happiness and safety while at the Aquarium. Educators will be responsible for youth and lead groups in science-based activities, games and crafts.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Organize with educators and volunteers to set up the day’s activities in the morning and clean up at the end of the day.
• Ensures safe, quality programs for participants and staff.
• Collaborates with other staff, including the Coordinator, to ensure compliance of VAQ program standards.
• Responsible for the completion and submission of weekly reports, evaluations and daily documentation with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Maintenance and evaluation of program equipment and materials.
• Will identify problems and ensure issues are addressed by the appropriate manager/supervisor.
• Models and complies with policies, procedures, best practices and employee expectations as established by VAQ.
• Works closely with the Camp Coordinator ensuring program plans and activities are coordinated and meet the developmental and academic requirements of the program participants.
• Available to work a regular schedule between Monday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, however, is able to maintain flexibility in their schedule to manage issues, concerns and problems as they may arise.
• Attends staff training and professional development activities as required.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates child centered activity plans.
• Undertakes special assignments or projects as assigned by the Senior Manager, Education.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1st year biology, natural sciences, education, environmental education or related field of studies, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

• Experience working with children in a professional setting.

• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and presentation skills.

• Must be creative, flexible and proactive in problem solving.

• Must have a strong background in customer service and a positive attitude.

• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity.

• Knowledge of child development and related “new” research.

• Ability to manage physical requirement of moving, unpacking and setting up program supplies and equipment on a regular basis.

• Experience working with students with different learning abilities and/or special needs.

• Experience working directly with children and/or vulnerable populations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of anti-racism and cultural sensitivity awareness.

• Time management skills - must be able to plan, organize and prioritize.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, with strong Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel skills.

• Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C is an asset.

• Current (within 6 months) satisfactory Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment.

SALARY RANGE: $21 to $31 per hour