Gifford Farm Outdoor Educator

About the role

Gifford Farm Education Center, Educational Service Unit #3 seeks Outdoor Educators to provide educational programs to students in the Omaha Metro area at Gifford Farm Education Center in Bellevue. The position offers flexible scheduling within school hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete training provided by Gifford Farm Staff for each program taught.
• Provide information to students and all visitors based on the curriculum set in place by Gifford Farm Training, curriculum, and Standard Operating Guides of Gifford Farm Education Center.
• Attend annual training and review curriculum, Standard Operating Guides, and ESU #3 handbook annually.
• Follow the direction of the Executive Director of Programs Services/Gifford Farm Coordinator and Program Team Leaders in all matters related to Gifford Farm and Gifford Farm programs.
• Present programs to all visitors in a positive, professional, and friendly manner.
• Maintain working knowledge of program materials presented.
• Possess a working knowledge and comply with Gifford Farm and ESU #3 Board of Education Personnel Policies, Safety Policies and Procedures, and ESU3 Employee Handbook.
• Aid in preparation and set up of programs.
• Aid in clean up, closing of programs, and storage of program supplies.
• Arrive and prepare for programs according to scheduled and posted start times.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in program scheduling and timing.
• Maintain a positive and friendly working relationship with other staff members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Programs Services Gifford Farm Coordinator.

Requirements

• No history of child abuse or negligence.
• High School graduate, equivalent, or in progress.
• Experience interacting with PreK-2nd grade is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Team-focused, caring individual.
• Good customer service skills.
• Regular and dependable in-person attendance is required.
• Interest in one or more of these areas is preferred: agriculture, nature, history, science, or team building.

Skills

• Flexible scheduling ability.
• Positive, professional, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work with children and animals.
• Knowledge of program materials and curriculum.
• Compliance with Gifford Farm and ESU #3 policies.

Benefits

Flexible schedule within school hours.

Pay

At will employment.

Schedule

Seasonal, flexible scheduling within school hours.