Part-Time UF/IFAS Florida 4-H Camp Cloverleaf Environmental Education Educator

University of Florida; Highlands (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on-site

Certifications provided: First Aid,CPR

Waterside lifeguarding certifications

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a time-limited non-clerical OPS educator to deliver Florida marine and environmental education to K-12 students through day residential and outreach programs.

The role includes teaching, supporting program growth, caring for education animals, and assisting with on-site facilities and dining hall duties. A high school diploma is required, with a preferred bachelor’s in related fields and background screening.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in sciences, education, natural resources, youth development, recreational leadership or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach pre-designed environmental education curricula to a variety of ages and abilities.
• Provide programmatic support to maintain and increase marine and environmental education classes, activities, and materials.
• Assist with animal care for education animals.
• Help maintain clean facilities utilized for educational programs on-site.
• May assist with dining hall duties for on-site programs.
• Contribute to other programmatic responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Customer service

Youth engagement

Marine education

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in sciences, education, natural resources, youth development or related fields

Job description

Classification Title

OPS Time Limited Non-Clerical

Classification Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent

Job Description

Essential Tasks

• Teach, organize, and evaluate educational programs, focused on Florida’s marine natural resources, to students in grades K-12 through day residential, and outreach programs
• Provide programmatic support to maintain and increase marine and environmental education classes, activities, and materials.
• Assist with animal care for education animals
• Help maintain clean facilities utilized for educational programs on-site
• May assist with dining hall duties as needed, for on-site educational programs
• Help with other programmatic responsibilities as needed.

Benefits of Accepting this Position

• Hourly wage of $16.50/hour, with average work week of 30 hours/week
• Housing may be available on-site at no additional cost
• American Red Cross certifications provided, including: First Aid, CPR, AED, and waterfront lifeguarding
• Explore additional benefits for University of Florida OPS positions at: Temporary Staff (OPS) | Current Employees

Intangible

Be part of the world’s largest positive youth development program (4-H) and connected to a top 5 University (University of Florida). Make a difference in the future of Florida’s environment by educating our youth. Connect with a strong network of youth development and environmental professionals and fellow educators.

Expected Salary

$16.50 per hour

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

Preferred qualification is a Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, in sciences, education, natural resources, youth development, recreational leadership or other related fields is required. Must pass a Background Screening prior to hire. Valid driver’s license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Teach pre-designed environmental education curricula to a variety of ages and abilities
• Effective oral communication with both large and small groups
• Effective written communication
• Customer service
• Experience working with youth
• Knowledge, experience and/or interest in teaching marine and environmental education

Health Assessment Required: No