Zoo Educator: Schools & Youth Programs — Conservation Impact

John Ball Zoo; Grand Rapids (MI); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical plan option

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Dental & Vision for employee & family

Zusammenfassung

John Ball Zoo seeks a dedicated Zoo Educator to lead school and community programs onsite and offsite. You will develop curriculum, collaborate with teachers and partners, and create teaching materials aligned with state standards and the zoo’s conservation message.

You will work with ambassador animals, train seasonal staff, and help schedule programs for diverse groups from pre-K to university levels, including after‑hours events as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Science Education or closely related field.
• Experience in interpretations, classroom teaching, educational outreach experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Teaching certification preferred
• Previous experience handling animals for education programs preferred
• Affinity for the mission and values of John Ball Zoo
• Ability to interact positively with a wide array of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills and presentation delivery ability
• Familiarity with Michigan science standards and Next Generation Science Standards

Aufgaben

• Develop and facilitate education programs for diverse school groups onsite and offsite.
• Collaborate with schools, teachers, and community partners to align programs with curriculum standards.
• Create supplemental materials for teachers and conduct program evaluation.
• Coordinate scheduling with schools and teachers and train seasonal educators and volunteers.

Kenntnisse

Educational outreach

Interpreting concepts

Diverse audience communication

Animal education programs

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Zoology/ Biology/ Botany/ Ecology/ Environmental Science/ Science Education

Teaching certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

John Ball Zoo seeks a dedicated Zoo Educator to lead school and community programs onsite and offsite. You will develop curriculum, collaborate with teachers and partners, and create teaching materials aligned with state standards and the zoo’s conservation message.

You will work with ambassador animals, train seasonal staff, and help schedule programs for diverse groups from pre-K to university levels, including after‑hours events as needed.