Under the guidance and direction of Seward Park Audubon Center’s School Programs Manager, the Environmental Educator is responsible for delivering hands-on, inquiry-based environmental education programs, both in-school and outdoors. The Environmental Educator should be comfortable leading large groups of elementary and middle school students. This position requires travel to local schools for in-class programs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Deliver established curriculum for in-class and outdoor field trip programs
- Implement facilitation and group management techniques
- Set-up, clean-up, and keep track of materials and equipment
- Supervise students and maintain physical and emotional safety at all times
- Resolve conflicts and address student needs in caring and positive manner
- Coordinate schedule, activities, and communicate frequently with School Programs Manager
- Other educational duties as assigned
Skills/Experience:
- Previous experience with outdoor and environmental education for classroom groups of children ages 6—14
- Strong interest in environmental education or alternative nature-based education
- Experience facilitating games, activities and creative arts
- Confident public speaking and group management skills
- Ability to use creative strategies for conflict resolution and problem solving
- Experience in fields of environmental sciences such as biology, ecology and/or general knowledge of Pacific Northwest flora and fauna
- Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills and the ability to work independantly, as well as, a part of a team
- Must enjoy being outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to traverse uneven terrain, up to 3 miles, with or without accommodation
- Demonstrated punctuality and self-directed organizational skills
- Willing to work a a flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends
- Ability to reliably provide own local transportation to and from schools
- Current Adult and Child CPR/AED Certification desired
- Spanish or East African language skills desired
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 1 2017
Active Until:
Dec 2 2017
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit