Job ID: 2018-3723
Description:
The Green Leaders educator is a part-time, seasonal position (August – June with potential to extend the timeline) and includes after-school program development, preparation, instruction, and evaluation. This innovative Audubon program comprises an interactive education program for 6th – 8th grade students with a focus on climate change and its impact on birds; a written curriculum guides the educator through successful lesson plans. The educator teaches students on school campuses and in 155-acre Patterson Park, Audubon’s outdoor “classroom.” Shaped by input from youth participants, the group will share its message with the broader community through public presentations and lead by example with local action projects. Occasional evening and weekend activities, including assistance with other Audubon programs, may be required.
Duties:
- Prepare materials and deliver instruction for middle school after-school lessons at partner schools and in Patterson Park. Evaluate and enhance curriculum content and materials as needed.
- Promote/market public presentations and prepare students to lead them.
- Seek opportunities for community action projects to help Baltimore’s birds.
- Maintain accurate records of program participation, and write summaries for documentation on Center website and Facebook page.
- Refine existing curriculum and develop/integrate new content into written format; focus on Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, and birds. Write and revise lesson plans in English and in Spanish.
- Perform administrative functions including but not limited to program registration, database maintenance, newsletter updates, and social media interface.
- Assist with animal care, office duties, and general program outreach as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, biology, environmental science, related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum one year’s experience teaching middle school students, preferably in an urban setting.
- Proven skills teaching in formal and informal settings to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with conflicting deadlines while effectively managing priorities.
- Experience organizing, motivating, and facilitating group discussions and debate among students and adults.
- Knowledge of climate change facts and debate, its effects on birds and people, and its solutions.
- Knowledge of Chesapeake Bay ecology and Baltimore City ecology.
- Knowledge of and commitment to conservation of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats.
- Must have current first aid and CPR certification, or obtain such certification before date of hire.
- Fluency in Spanish strongly desired.
- Physically able to accompany/lead/supervise activities on varied terrain, demonstrate/participate in activities such as bird watching/walking on trails, load/unload/haul native plants and equipment over moderate distances and up/down stairs.
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