Summer Camp Educator

Job Description

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #3

Job Title: Summer Camp Educator
Job Title Code: 2173
Number of Days Worked: May 26th - July 24th, approximately 4-5 hours/day, 3-5 days/week
Department: Gifford Farm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Immediate Supervisor: Summer Camp Coordinator / Gifford Farm Coordinator
Staff Supervised: None

The position of Summer Camp Educator requires a person who enjoys working with children and creating engaging, hands‑off learning experiences. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about outdoor education and teamwork.

• No history of child abuse or negligence.
• Regular and dependable in‑person attendance is required and is considered a condition of employment.
• Successfully pass required background checks.

• Understand and comply with the ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook.
• Collaborate with the Summer Camp Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging and educational summer camp programs for children.
• Facilitate hands‑on activities and experiences related to animals, agriculture, nature, and outdoor education.
• Supervise and engage with campers during activities to ensure safety, learning, and fun.
• Assist in setting up and cleaning up program areas, supplies, and materials as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the Summer Camp Coordinator and staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Provide a positive and welcoming environment for all participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employment with ESU #3 is not for any period of time and may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with ESU #3 is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this job description.

The terms of this job description may not be modified except in a writing signed by the ESU #3 CEO.

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person
• Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
• Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling
• Reaching above the head
• Reaching forward
• Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (e.g., typing, data entry)
• Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)
• Hand/grip strength
• Driving on the job (Gator)
• Typing non‑stop
• Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)
• Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)
• Lifting up to 10 pounds:
  Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead
• Lifting 11 to 25 pounds:
  Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead
• Lifting 26 to 50 pounds:
  Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead
• Lifting 51 to 75 pounds:
  Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder, Shoulder to overhead
• Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?
• Pushing/Pulling 25 to 50 pounds
• Pushing/Pulling 51 to 75 pounds
• Pushing/Pulling 76 to 90 pounds
• Pushing/Pulling over 90 pounds
• Carrying 10 to 25 pounds
• Carrying 26 to 50 pounds
• Carrying 51 to 75 pounds
• Carrying 76 to 90 pounds