Education Instructor $19.50/HR

Six Flags; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is seeking an experienced Animal Care associate for the Education Department. After in-park training, you will teach educational programs and facilitate animal interactions, with responsibilities including care, cleanliness, and maintenance of education animal areas.

The role requires hosts who can engage guests, monitor animal health, prepare diets, and keep detailed logs, while following all rules and safety guidelines. Flexibility to work varied shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must enjoy working with adults and children and be a positive role model for all Guests.
• Must be able to handle possible stressful situations.
• Should exhibit good problem solving skills, be flexible, organized, creative, and outgoing.
• Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Studies in biology and/or education preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience handling or keeping exotic land animals preferred.
• Must be able to speak with excellent public speaking skills, in front of large groups of people.
• Be able to work in a fast paced environment; must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Capable of communicating in English verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups on educational tours for Wildlife Discovery and Discovery Field Trips.
• Educate and engage Guests participating in animal interaction programs.
• Act as a host to our Guests, greeting and checking them in.
• Assist in education conservation days.
• Monitor the appearance and health of the animals.
• Speak to guests and educate them about the animals.
• Routinely clean animal enclosures.
• Prepare animal diets.
• Maintain accurate log of animal health, behaviors, enrichment, and diet.
• Adhere to all federal and state guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Follow all policies and procedures of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and the Animal Care Department.
• Maintain cleanliness of offices and break areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Multitasking

Problem solving

Flexible

Creative

Communication

Education

Biology studies

Education studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Canva

Job description

Overview:

Spend your days surrounded by curious minds and beautiful animals! We are seeking an experienced and hardworking individual to join our growing Animal Care team in the Education Department. After undergoing in-park training, you will be responsible for educational program instruction and facilitating animal interaction programs. Based on experience, you may also be responsible for general care, cleanliness, and maintenance of education animal areas and assigned education animals

Responsibilities:

• Lead groups on educational tours for Wildlife Discovery and Discovery Field Trips.

• Educate and engage Guests participating in all animal interaction programs.

• Act as a host to our Guests, greeting and checking them in.

• Assist in education conservation days.

• Monitor the appearance and health of the animals.

• Speak to guests and educate them about the animals.

• Routinely clean animal enclosures.

• Prepare animal diets.

• Maintain accurate log of animal health, behaviors, enrichment, and diet.

• Adhere to all federal and state guidelines, regulations, and laws.

• Follow all policies and procedures of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and the Animal Care Department.

• Maintain cleanliness of offices and break areas.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years or older.

• Must enjoy working with adults and children and be a positive role model for all Guests.

• Must be able to handle possible stressful situations.

• Should exhibit good problem solving skills, be flexible, organized, creative, and outgoing.

• Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Studies in biology and/or education preferred.

• Minimum 1 year of experience handling or keeping exotic land animals preferred.

• Must be able to speak with excellent public speaking skills, in front of large groups of people.

• Be able to work in a fast paced environment; must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Capable of working proactively, in a team and independently.

• Capable of facilitating strong communication among team members and be able to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing.

• Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Have enthusiasm for creating educational materials/graphic design, experience in Canva a plus.

• Capable to traverse the park property, and able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Will be required to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.