Educator

Job Summary

The Program Educator engages students of all ages through environmental and conservation education lessons that support the Zoo's mission, vision, and values. This position helps facilitate fun and safe learning experiences to help program participants gain an appreciation for wildlife and the natural world.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate various types of nature-focused programming, such as overnights, family programs, school programming, ambassador animal encounters, and community outreach.
• Manage the safety of participants during programming, including following all safety protocols, understanding the position’s role in emergency procedures, and responding to emergencies as required.
• Present ambassador animals during programming.
• Work in a manner that supports and protects the health of the assigned collection, including wearing assigned PPE and limiting exposure to known contagions.
• Participate in conservation activities to support OKC Zoo's mission.
• Foster constructive attitudes and team orientation among staff; positively communicate and collaborate with Zoo personnel and professional colleagues.
• Represent the zoo in a professional manner.
• Create an atmosphere of respect with peers and work as a team.
• Help with Nature Explores Preschool if needed.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Role

Bring learning to life! As a Program Educator, you’ll spark curiosity and inspire students of all ages with hands-on lessons about wildlife, conservation, and the natural world—all while supporting the Zoo’s mission to connect people with nature in fun, safe, and meaningful ways.

Responsibilities

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential duties:

Requirements

• Employment Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-exempt.
• Pay Rate: $15.31/hr
• Experience Required: Three (3) months working with children in a formal or informal learning environment.
• Minimum Education Requirements: College coursework in science, education, or environmental studies preferred.

Qualifications

• Department: Conservation, Education, Science.
• Direct Supervisor: Assistant Director of Education.
• Supervisory Responsibility: None.
• Primary Work Location: Zoo setting, both indoors and outdoors.

Skills

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Benefits

This position works around animals susceptible to specific respiratory diseases and, thus, is subject to annual tuberculosis testing.

Pay

Pay Rate: $15.31/hr

Schedule

Employment Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-exempt.