Temp: Environmental Literacy Outdoor Education Assistant (Arlington Echo)

About the role

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates for future positions. It involves assisting Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education staff in their needs.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and implements lessons as a part of the Environmental Literacy field experience.
• Assists the Outdoor Education Teacher Specialist and Outdoor Educator with parent in-services.
• Oversees and conducts evening programs with students.
• Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for instructional programs and activities.
• Aids in developing instructional materials and activities for use in the outdoor education program.
• Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior.
• Assists parents and teachers with instructional activities and programs as assigned.
• Maintains tree nursery and native plant gardens as a part of the environmental and outdoor education center.
• Aids in aquaculture maintenance.
• Aids with upkeep of databases and administrative duties.
• Serves as a supervisor and guide to other staff members.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• Some College Level Courses in environmental education, environmental management, outdoor education, elementary or secondary education, recreation or a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as a team member and show patience when working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, parents, volunteers and the general public.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse population.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

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