School Programs Manager

North Carolina Zoo; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a School Programs Manager to develop and oversee the Zoo’s School, Afterschool and Nature Play education programs. This role focuses on conservation education for audiences from preschool to university students and educators, collaborating across Zoo departments.

Occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work is required. You will lead program design, partner with teachers and informal educators, and expand outreach through camps and nature play initiatives such

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Zoo’s KidZone nature play space and related nature play programs, including preschool summer camps and ed...

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo is growing, and it is an exciting time to join our team! We are looking for an enthusiastic School Programs Manager to develop and oversee the Zoo’s School, Afterschool and Nature Play education programs. The primary purpose of this position is to develop innovative conservation education programs designed for audiences that work with or are a part of the formal education sector from preschool to university students and educators. These groups include teachers, preservice teachers, informal and environmental educators, public and private school children and homeschool groups, and children in afterschool programs (e.g., Boys and Girls Club and the Dream Center). The position collaborates across Zoo departments to advance the organization’s mission and requires occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversees the Zoo’s KidZone nature play space and related nature play programs, including preschool summer camps and ed...