PCEI:BUGS Environmental Education Instructor

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps

Idaho

On-site

USD 22,000 - 23,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Childcare assistance

Professional development

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps is seeking enthusiastic individuals in Boise/Treasure Valley to educate students and community members in urban agriculture and environmental education. The member will develop lessons, deliver programs at local schools and the urban garden, and help with organizing events and volunteers.

This role emphasizes community engagement, youth development, and hands-on STEM activities, with responsibilities spanning program delivery, volunteer coordination, and administrative

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident.
Must possess high school diploma/equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving award.
Must be fluent in English.
Must be able to commit to full term of service.
Must pass fingerprint background check.

Responsibilities

Educate multi-age audiences through lessons, programs and presentations.
Develop new curriculum and improve existing lessons to fit different audiences.
Recruit, supervise and train volunteers for events and camps.
Assist with scheduling and program delivery using basic MS Office tools.

Skills

Public Speaking

Teaching

Leadership

Education

Youth Development

Team Work

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

ENGAGE AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND STUDENTS IN THE BUGS URBAN AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEM! In this position, the AmeriCorps member will develop & deliver environmental education lessons & community programs to Treasure Valley students & community members of all ages at local schools & at our urban garden site. They will also assist w/organizational details & logistics involved in delivering these programs. Additionally, they will recruit & coordinate volunteers to assist w/special events & help w/special projects.

Requirements

Must be U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident
Must possess high school diploma/equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving award
Must be fluent in English
Must be able to commit to full term of service
Must successfully pass fingerprint criminal history background check

Preferred Skills

Minimum 1-yr experience teaching children
Interest in/enthusiasm for working w/youth & adults
Experience w/environmental education/STEM content knowledge preferred
Communicate w/clarity & conciseness to individuals/groups; convey respect, assistance & resourcefulness in friendly manner
Maintain flexible schedule; maintain prompt & regular attendance; Complete assignments in timely fashion; perform all essential & marginal functions w/or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to successfully pass City of Boise background check & City of Boise online Defensive Driver Training
Will need to be able to drive City vehicle
Will be required to complete First Aid/CPR cert course

Member Benefits

A taxable, monthly living allowance ($22,200/11-mo, 1700-hr member, paid over term of service)
An education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of term of service
Loan forbearance
Basic medical insurance
Childcare allowance for those who qualify
Professional development, trainings & networking opportunities

Member Duties

In this position, the AmeriCorps member will educate multi-age audiences through lessons, community programs & presentations. They will develop new curriculum; modify & improve existing lessons, & tailor lessons & presentations to different audiences. The member will represent FLC at Community Outreach Events - examples include: school STEM nights, City of Boise events, farmer's markets, & AmeriCorps events. This position includes assisting in the recruitment, supervision & training of volunteers, as well as assisting with spring break camps, summer camps & special programs. Special programs may include farm-to-table culinary classes, nutrition education, & elementary school garden programs. The member will be expected to perform some administrative duties related to scheduling & program delivery using tools that will include Microsoft Office, email, Powerpoint, etc. They will be expected to positively & courteously respond to phone and in person inquiries while in service.

Program Benefits