Toledo Zoo

Toledo Zoo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium is seeking a part-time School and Community Programmer to support educational programming onsite at the zoo and off-site at schools and community organizations. You will write curriculum, lead interpretive talks, demonstrate animals, and develop new programming.

Prior experience leading classrooms or informal education is preferred. This role reports to the School and Community Program Coordinator and requires a 21+ age, valid driver's license, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Support all educational programming and act as primary facilitator.
• Teach on zoo grounds, at schools, and with community organizations.
• Write curriculum for program areas.
• Provide interpretive talks and animal demonstrations.
• Create other relevant programming.

Skills

Teaching in informal educationSettings

Education

College experience up to sophomore year preferred

Background in animal sciences or environmental/natural sciences a plus

Job description

School & Community Programmer (Part- Time)

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

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-timeSchool and Community Programmerwho is passionate about learning new things and giving our guests the best possible experience.

This role is responsiblefor 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.

Minimum Training & Experience

• 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.