Educator II (Flint HIlls Discovery Center) - Seasonal

Starting Wage

$16.00/hour

Schedule

• Shift/Workdays and Hours: Variable
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to attend all in-service training sessions
• Seasonal, Non-Exempt position

Job Summary

The Educator II/Group Leader will be responsible for working directly with youth campers, 5 – 11 years of age, or youth and adult program participants in a variety of arts, culture, and recreation programming. Educators will reflect the mission of the Parks & Recreation Department and uphold each specific division's mission of continuing education in their respective fields.

Job Duties

• Programs all-day activities, including, but not limited to life sports, arts and crafts, games, music, STEAM, culture, environmental science, and outdoor recreational programs
• Provides supervision and direction to the youth and/or adults assigned to the group
• Assists Camp Directors, Curator of Education, and/or Education Supervisors in the development of programs that are safe, inclusive, age-appropriate, and fun
• Carries out the program activities
• Accompanies youth campers or program participants on field trips and visits to public recreational facilities
• Safely operates motor vehicles to pick up and transport program participants to and from programs, field trips and other daily activities
• Maintains independence and flexibility in program delivery to account for changing conditions and participant needs
• Fosters positive, healthy relationships with children and adults from diverse backgrounds, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Maintains open communication with program participants and parents of youth enrolled in education programs
• FHDC and Sunset Zoo require handling of animals and animal husbandry
• Performs minor first aid for injuries that may occur during education programs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience working with school-age children or school-age youth
• Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a KDHE and/or KBI background check
• Selected candidate(s) may be required to pass a TB test
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass drug test

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Recreation, related field, or experience that is necessary to achieve certification as a childcare facility director
• One (1) year of college education, or Fifteen (15) hours of college credit in an animal/wildlife, environmental/conservation, natural resources, education, psychology, or sociology related courses (some training may be provided)
• Experience with special needs campers
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Can be provided through Parks & Recreation)

Work Schedule by Location

• Sunset Zoo - Summer Adventure Camp: Full-time, daytime hours (7:30AM – 5:30PM) Monday through Friday for six (6) weeks and must be available and able to work a minimum of two (2) weekday afternoons from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Little Apple Day Camp: Runs May-August, (7:30AM – 5:30PM) Monday through Friday, for 11 weeks
• Flint Hills Discovery Center: One weekday evening from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; and two weekday mornings from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, as well as a minimum of two weekends each month; from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Eisenhower Recreation Center: Various Programming

Additional Information

• This is not a KPERS covered position
• The Seasonal Educator position can be an ongoing position with available hours year-round, including occasional nights and weekends