Student Nature Educator

Overview

The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC) is seeking teachers/naturalists to conduct educational programs and classes, lead camps and guided hikes, and assist with community events, all pertaining to outdoor and natural themes.

Responsibilities

• Leads interactive lessons on natural subject areas.
• Completes entire lesson lifecycle including setup, lesson planning, material prep, presenting, and cleanup.
• Leads guided hikes.
• Leads field trips, camps, birthday parties and other nature programs.
• Supervises students of elementary age and under (12 and under).
• Affords assistance with community events.
• Sets up program materials and displays for presentations and programs.
• Cleans and organizes educational materials and supplies.
• Researches and develops educational materials, references, and guides.

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University.
• Experience working with the natural world.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
• Excellent time management skills.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to interact with students from a diversity of ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision.