Seasonal Environmental Educator

Bbbscentralohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Kentucky is looking for instructors to facilitate environmental education and cultural history programs for school groups. Candidates will engage students through hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum aligned with educational standards. Ideal applicants should have a passion for nature and history, alongside a desire to work with children. Responsibilities include coordinating classes, maintaining supplies, and assisting camp staff, ensuring a meaningful learning experience for all participants.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Desire to work with children and facilitate engaging educational programs.
• Ability to use appropriate vocabulary in programming.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate environmental education and cultural history programs.
• Engage students with hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum.
• Coordinate classes with other trail groups.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assist other staff when possible.
• All other duties and tasks assigned by the Director of Education.

Skills

Interest in nature

Ability to work with children

Effective communication

Job description

Description

Summary:

Facilitates environmental education and cultural history programs for school groups visiting camp. Instructors will engage students of all grade levels to share wonders of the natural environment with hands on, inquiry-based curriculum that meets Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards

Job Responsibilities

Facilitate a meaningful programing in the Environmental Education, Cultural History and Team Building geared to ages, interests and abilities of the participants the align with Ohio Department of Education Curriculum Standards.

• Coordinate your classes with other trail groups.
• Make recommendations for program growth and emphasis in your area.
• Participate in every phase of camp and lend assistance to other staff when possible.
• Keep inventory of all equipment and supplies.
• Keep all areas clean and organized
• All other duties and tasks assigned to you by the Director of Education

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Interest in nature, history and ability to use appropriate vocabulary in your programming.
• Desire to work with children.