Environmental Science Educator

 

Trees For Tomorrow, a private school serving students from all over the Midwest, is now hiring a full-time, year-round Environmental Science Educator. Apply now to join our team of positive, professional, and friendly staff!

 

Application closing date: June 4, 2019

Start-date: August 5, 2019

 

·      Association with a well-established natural resources specialty school

·      Safe work environment

·      Training opportunities to support professional development

·      Fun and supportive environment

·      Flexible schedule

·      Competitive pay

·      Meals provided during shift, when available

 

·      Understands and represents Trees For Tomorrow’s mission

·      Professional: positive attitude, on time, open to views of others, high standards

·      Good communicator with supervisor and fellow staff, respectful of and collaborative with all departments

·      Positive communications and interactions with guests

·      Able to work well under stress

·      Required to successfully pass background and drug tests prior to and throughout employment

 

·      Prepare and teach all academic courses and special programs in the TFT curriculum including topics such as forestry, wildlife, biology, geology, and water quality to a primary target audience is K-12 school groups.

·      Present courses and special programs in a knowledgeable, stimulating, engaging, and objective manner resulting in student participation and an effective learning experience.

·      Work collaboratively with rest of staff to develop and regularly update inquiry based Next Generation Science Standard curriculum.

·      Assess student learning based on best practices for student assessment.

·      Operate all equipment related to course and program presentation including vehicles with trailers and school buses (after obtaining Commercial Driver’s License).

·      Ensure participant safety at all times

·      Required to work some nights and weekends as schedule demands

·      Youth and Family Program Coordinator

o  Coordinate all public youth and family programs, including summer SEEK (8-12), Junior SEEK (4-7), and Family Nature Programs (all ages), as well as possible Winter and Spring Break Camps and year-round Family Nature Programming.

·      Other duties will include assisting with curriculum development, handling of live

animals, and other duties as assigned.

·      Teaching: 75%. Other duties: 25%.

·      Bachelor’s degree in field of natural resources, biology, education or related field is ideal, equivalent experience is also considered. Master’s degree is preferred.

·      At least 5 years’ experience in science education or related field.

·      Strong knowledge and understanding of natural resources.

·      Experience and working knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards.

·      Ability to facilitate inquiry-based lessons in an outdoor setting.

·      Ability to teach various natural resource and environmental science topics to a variety of audiences with a focus on K-12 students.

·      Positive attitude.

·      High sense of professionalism and strong team player.

·      Good organizational skills and self-motivated.

·      Valid driver’s license and able to earn a CDL (for driving school bus) within 8 weeks of employment.

·      Valid Responding to Emergencies or Medical Emergency Responder certification or willingness to obtain within 8-12 weeks of employment.

·      Willingness to regularly work nights and weekends.

·      Ability to work efficiently on Mac computer systems and Microsoft Office programs (examples: excel, word, and power point)

·      Ability to manage a group of students (30+ at a time)

·      Organization skills, self-motivation and interest in growth within Trees For Tomorrow

·      Ability to walk 5 miles per day with a 10lb pack over rough terrain

·      Ability to lift 25 lbs. overhead

·      Ability to drive a 15-passenger van with a canoe trailer

·      Willingness to interact with live program animals, and animal artifacts such as skulls, pelts, and other taxidermy

·      Paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday per Trees For Tomorrow policy.

·      Other benefits outlined in the Trees For Tomorrow policy manual.

Send cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references to Kim Feller, Education Manager: kim@treesfortomorrow.com or Kim Feller, Trees For Tomorrow, PO Box 609, Eagle River, WI 54521

 

Visit treesfortomorrow.com or email kim@treesfortomorrow.com for more information.