Bilingual Environmental Educator

Butterfly Pavilion; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NICE Healthcare

Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with, 0

Paid vacation and sick time

Butterfly Pavilion Membership

25% Gift Shop discount

Job summary

The Bilingual Environmental Educator at Butterfly Pavilion will provide onsite and outreach education in English and Spanish across the Denver metro area and at Butterfly Pavilion. Responsibilities include field trips, outreach programs, and afterschool programs, with occasional travel to outreach locations.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required. The role supports animals and habitats education, requires a valid driver's license, and offers flexible, part-time hours, including some weekends

Qualifications

• Education: pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in education, environmental sciences, natural resources, or related field.
• Experience: minimum of one year working with school-aged children in camp, school, or childcare settings.
• Knowledge: basic knowledge of invertebrates, environmental science and conservation; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate bilingual science education programs in English and Spanish at multiple locations.
• Lead afterschool programs independently with up to 15 children.
• Execute seasonal camps with a team of up to three educators for groups up to 25 children.
• Safely transport and use live animals to demonstrate science concepts.
• Translate materials into Spanish when needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience with school-aged children

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, environmental sciences, natural resources, or related field

Job description

Job Details

Location: WESTMINSTER, CO 80020

Title: Bilingual Environmental Educator

Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly

Position Reports To: Education Manager

About Butterfly Pavilion

At Butterfly Pavilion, we transform the way people think about invertebrates. These small but mighty animals that surround us are so much more than people think. They are everywhere because everything depends on them. They are the hidden heroes of the animal kingdom. As the leader in invertebrate knowledge, inspiration and connection, Butterfly Pavilion works to foster an appreciation of these critical animals by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation. Whether it is providing unique, firsthand learning experiences in our exhibits and educational programs, conducting new research that sets the standard for zoos across the country or building innovative solutions for species and habitat conservation in countries around the world, Butterfly Pavilion is leading the way in ensuring invertebrates are protected for the future.

Looking forward, we are committed to providing the most enriching experience for our audience, being recognized as a scientific authority, and being a leading educational resource on invertebrates.

Core Values

• We Live Our Mission
• Welcome All
• Passion for Learning

FLSA Status & Classification

• Non-Exempt | Part-Time
• Up to 20 hours per week
• Work Schedule: Flexible, must be able to work some weekends and evenings
• Typical hours vary by season and program needs.
• Field Trips: Monday-Friday 8:00am-2:00pm
• Afterschool programs: Primarily weekday afternoons, 1:00–6:00 pm Monday–Friday.
• Seasonal camps: Full-day shifts during school break seasons (spring, summer, and winter).
• Additional hours may include early mornings (ex. 7:00 am) that include travel to outreach locations, evenings, and occasional Saturday and Sundays for outreach programs and booths.
• This is a part-time position (up to 28 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours during the busy season).
• Hiring Hourly Rate: $17.50

Benefits

• NICE Healthcare
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Butterfly Pavilion Membership and 25% Gift Shop discount

Position Summary

The Bilingual Environmental Educator is responsible for providing world-class onsite and outreach education and experiences to learners of all ages across the Denver Metro area and onsite at Butterfly Pavilion in English and Spanish. This includes field trip classes, outreach programs, virtual learning programs, afterschool programs, community booths, and camp programs. The Environmental Educator may also represent Butterfly Pavilion at community events.

This role requires fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to teach, present, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate engaging, interactive science education programs in English and Spanish at Butterfly Pavilion, in schools, youth organizations, senior centers, libraries, other community locations, and via virtual learning.
• Lead afterschool programs independently with up to 15 children.
• Execute seasonal camps, including completion of all required camp training and licensing; work as part of a team of up to three educators with groups of up to 25 children.
• Safely transport and use live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts.
• Use play-based, hands-on learning to make meaningful connections between content and daily life for diverse audiences.
• Exhibit strong behavior management skills in high-energy environments.
• Serve as an ambassador for Butterfly Pavilion at community booths outreach events.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, caregivers, and group leaders to ensure a positive experience.
• Work collaboratively with the Education team to provide high-quality programs.
• Participate in required trainings (e.g., USDA, animal handling, supplemental training).
• Crosstrain to work in additional areas as appropriate.
• Drive personal vehicle to outreach programs up to 250 miles round trip from Butterfly Pavilion. Mileage will be reimbursed at the approved rate.
• Translate materials into Spanish when needed.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in education, environmental sciences, natural resources, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with school-aged children in a camp, school, or childcare setting. Experience working effectively with individuals of varied ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Previous experience working with groups of school-aged children in informal settings.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Basic knowledge and interest in invertebrates, environmental science, conservation, and nature. Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance meeting state minimum requirements. Able to provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations as required by school districts in the service area. This role requires fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to teach, present, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

While performing the responsibilities of this position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the position will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. At Butterfly Pavilion, the employee is occasionally exposed to moderate to loud environmental noise for extended periods of time. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and stand, use their hands and fingers, to handle/feel/grasp. The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee should be able to lift, carry and items up to 50 lbs.

Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Butterfly Pavilion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply for open positions and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or veteran status. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

E-Verify Participation

We utilize E-Verify to verify the work authorization of all new team members. Following your job offer, you'll need to complete Section 1 of the I-9 form by your start date. Per federal regulations, we'll also need to review your original identity and work eligibility documents within your first three days on the job. For more details on your rights and responsibilities, check out dhs.gov/e-verify.