Male Camp Instructor

Provo School District

Summer Outdoor Education

5th Grade Camp - Big Springs

 

A male “Camp Instructor” position has been declared open in the Provo School District.  This position is for a four-week teaching period, camp set-up, and camp take-down.

All teachers will be expected to:

• Attend three PLC meetings and one planning meeting prior to the beginning of camp.
• Be at camp each week beginning at 7:30 a.m. Monday until about 1 p.m. Friday.
• Assist with camp set-up and camp take-down.
• Be responsible for small and large groups of children twenty-four hours a day.
• Teach a specific concept relating to the intermediate grades science curriculum.
• Teach arts and crafts classes.
• Lead students in sports and recreation activities.
• Plan and conduct campfire programs. This includes participation in skits.
• Help in serving meals.
• Help in the maintenance and operation of the camp in general.
• Assist children on a difficult hike to Lightening Peak. It is a 3.5-mile hike from camp to the top. 1,000 feet in elevation per mile.
• Overnight stay required during the duration of each week worked. On nights, employee will be on call. 

   

   

Male Teacher-Specific Qualifications

• Must be able to work well with 5th-grade students.
• Must be able to work well with staff.
• Must be familiar with intermediate-grade science concepts.
• Must be able to teach effectively.
• Must be willing to help in a variety of situations.
• Must be able to effectively discipline students.
• Must be able to endure rustic conditions (sleeping in tents).
• Must enjoy children and the outdoors.
• Required to help set camp up prior to camp starting, generally towards the end of May depending on weather conditions. 
• Must be able to lift heavy weights such as tents, logs, equipment, etc.
• Current CPR certification. We will arrange class prior to camp start.

Please visit http://campbigsprings.com