Summer Field Studies for Children (SFS) is designed to offer young people entering first through fifth grade the opportunity to explore and understand the ecology of Mount Desert Island through an interdisciplinary, hands on and minds on approach to learning. Two program leaders are assigned to a group of 10 - 16 children to create a caring, fun and safe environment.
Applicants must be able to commit to the entire 2024 season, June 10 - August, 16.
Prepare, and teach experiential and place-based education activities in collaboration with co-leaders.
Create the safest possible environment for all student activities.
Uphold SFS program standards.
Contribute to the program by assisting with equipment inventory and maintenance, developing curriculum materials, evaluating the success of programs, and performing other duties at the discretion of the director.
Ideal candidates will:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess or be in pursuit of a B.A./B.S. or equivalent experience, preferably with an emphasis in place-based education, early childhood education, life sciences, or a related field.
Have experience working with children.
Possess knowledge of ecology and natural history, preferably of coastal Maine.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and leadership.
Have current first aid, CPR, and water safety certifications or willingness to acquire prior to start of program.
Some outings will require children to be transported by vehicle. Only licensed drivers, 21 years or older, who have a satisfactory driving record are eligible to drive the twelve-passenger vans required for these outings.
Program Schedule:
Paid staff training will occur June 10 - 14.
Programming will occur Monday-Friday, 9 a.m - 3 p.m, June 17 - August, 16 with the exception of July 4.
Program leads are required to work from 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m or until all of their assigned campers have left.
Program leads are expected to take part in weekly staff meetings after the campers day. These meetings run on Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 p.m to 4:30 p.m. Additional meetings may be scheduled as required.
Program leads can also assist with before- and after-care, as long as they do not exceed 40 hours per week.
Compensation:
$15/hour
Housing:
Subsidized, dormitory-style housing may be available for ideal candidates on the COA campus. Housing rates for employees will be $100/week per person occupying a single room and $70/week per person occupying part of a double room.
Before & After Care
Summer Field Studies for Children (SFS) is seeking responsible and flexible candidates to provide before and/or after-care to children entering first - fifth grade, on the COA campus.
Working with 1 to 10 children, care providers supervise and facilitate care and activities for children at the beginning and end of each day.
Effectively communicate with parents, children, and SFS program leaders, particularly during arrival and departure times.
Tidy and organize before- and after-care space and materials.
Uphold SFS program standards and create the safest possible environment for all student activities.
Effectively communicate with parents, children, and SFS program leaders.
Ideal candidates will:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have experience working with and an enthusiasm for working with children.
Have current first aid and CPR certifications or a willingness to acquire prior to start of program.
Program Schedule:
Before-care will occur from 8 a.m - 9 a.m, Monday-Friday.
After-care will occur from 3 p.m - 4:30 p.m, Monday - Friday.
Before and After care staff are expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of each program.
Candidates may consider running only before- or only after-care.
Priority will be given to those who can commit to the entire summer, June 17 - August 16.
Some paid staff training will occur during the week of June 10 - 14.
College of the Atlantic is committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and multicultural education. COA is an AA/EEO employer. Applications are especially encouraged from persons who could enhance the ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity of the College.
