Summer Programs Paraeducator at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

Our camps cover a wide variety of topics, from fishing to metal work, to archaeology, to watershed science and snorkeling. The Summer Programs Behavioral Aide is an essential part of making these camps accessible for all children. This position will also have the opportunity to help develop content for summer camps as well as youth and family visitors to the Museum.

You must be motivated and able to work on a team as well as on your own. Work may include physically demanding tasks like canoeing, carrying supplies, hiking, snorkeling, life-guarding, and heavy lifting. This is a high-energy program where staff spend their days working and teaching in a unique and mostly outdoor environment.  Previous experience as a teacher, paraeducator, counselor, or similar is preferred.

This role is seasonal, June 16- August 22, 2025, 40 hours/week. (Exact start and end dates to be determined with successful candidate. There is flexibility for time off during non-camp weeks.)

Salary: $18-$20/hour based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Maturity, leadership, responsibility, patience, dependability, integrity, common sense, good judgment, positive attitude, and timeliness.
• Comfortable in and on the water
• Ability to effectively manage and organize students
• Communication and decision-making skills
• Experience with kids in a group setting required, experience as paraeducator, counselor, or classroom teacher preferred.
• Experience working with students with special educational or social-emotional needs.
• CPR/AED and First Aid or willingness to complete certification prior to start date.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and no excessive conflicting commitments including travel, work at other jobs, or other non-emergency leave of absence.
• Applicants will be fingerprinted as part of this position.
• If hired a candidate must pass a government background check prior to working with students alone.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support for campers in a group setting.
• Work closely with your fellow staff members to plan, develop, and implement activities for summer campers and youth and family visitors.
• Use time constructively and be prepared to fill time when program plans change.
• Follow the Museum’s policies both on and off the water.
• Implement safety plans and maintain campus and off-site safety at all times.
• Maintain equipment and storage areas.
• Be a great leader and role model for students.

Work Conditions

This position will include onsite, offsite, and on water work. Work outside will occur in all weather conditions.

How to Apply / Contact

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, and three references to Meghan Hill Bartholomew at [email protected] with the subject line “Summer Programs Paraeducator Job Application.” Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2025.