School & Community Programmer

The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium in Toledo, OH is seeking a part-time School and Community Programmer to support all educational programming and serve as the primary facilitator. The role involves teaching on zoo grounds, at schools, and with community organizations, and includes developing curriculum and giving interpretive talks and animal demonstrations.

Qualified candidates will have experience leading classrooms or teaching in informal education settings; college experience up to sophomore year

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has experience leading classrooms or teaching in informal education settings.
• Must be 21+ years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment background check required; First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all educational programming and serve as primary facilitator.
• Teach on zoo grounds and off-site at schools and community organizations.
• Write curriculum for program areas and provide interpretive talks.
• Perform animal demonstrations and create other relevant programming.

Skills

Classroom management

Informal education experience

Education

College experience up to sophomore year

Job description

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School & Community Programmer

Salary Range: $13.00 To $13.00 Hourly

School & Community Programmer (Part- Time)

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Come and be a part of an organization where you can work and have fun at the same time! Our Education department is currently seeking a part-time School and Community Programmer who is passionate about learning new things and giving our guests the best possible experience.

This role is responsible for supporting all educational programming, serving as primary facilitator. This includes teaching on zoo grounds, off-site at schools, and community organizations. Other tasks include writing curriculum for program areas, providing interpretive talks, performing animal demonstrations and creating other relevant programming. The ideal candidate has experience leading classrooms or teaching in informal education settings.

This position reports to the School and Community Program Coordinator and is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Must be 21+ years of age or older.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
• College experience up to sophomore year preferred and experience leading classrooms or teaching in informal education settings.
• Background and experience in animal sciences, education, environmental or natural sciences a plus.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Pre-employment screening and background check are required.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

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The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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