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Environmental Educator (Full-time/Seasonal)

Posted: January 13, 2022 by MAEE Administration

Category: Aldo Leopold Nature Center

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Environmental Educator (Full-time/Seasonal)
Job Type
  • Full Time
Organization Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Job Description

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) seeks adaptable, creative, and engaging environmental educators to teach summer camp programs from mid-June through the end of August. ALNC is a non-profit educational organization guided by Aldo Leopold’s land ethic, with a mission to engage and educate current and future generations, empowering them to respect, protect, and enjoy the natural world. ALNC serves more than 50,000 children, teachers, members, and families annually through year-round programming that includes field trips, camps, a nature preschool, and public and private events.

ALNC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and serving a more diverse staff and community. Applicants of under-represented backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment: June 6 - August 26, 2022

This full-time seasonal position includes one week of staff training (June 6-10) and eleven weeks of summer camps (June 13-August 26). Educators must be available from 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday, as camps run from 8:30am-3:30pm on weekdays. Opportunities for planning and prep will be built into the weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is the planning and delivery of experiential nature programs for 4-10 year old campers. Environmental educators are responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of the children in their care and are expected to facilitate a welcoming environment that is safe, inclusive, and fun for all participants. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing a group of 8-10 children throughout their one-week camp session.
  • Designing hands-on activities that take into account camper ages, interests, and abilities.
  • Assessing group dynamics and applying appropriate behavior management techniques. 
  • Collaborating and communicating with other camp leaders.
  • Following and enforcing all camp policies, including covid safety protocols.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will be able to manage a full schedule, work well in a team environment, and represent ALNC in a professional manner. Flexibility, initiative, the ability to problem solve, and a sense of humor are a must.

Required:

  • Experience working with children in formal and/or non-formal educational settings.
  • Respect, concern, and excitement for the natural environment and a demonstrated ability to share those things with others.
  • Certification in First Aid/CPR (ALNC will provide this training in June for those who need it).
  • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Successful candidates must pass a background check and fingerprint screen.

Preferred:

  • Degree in environmental education, education, natural science, or a related field. However, experience can supplant a degree, as ALNC values wisdom that may not come through a formal academic program.
  • Familiarity with and knowledge of regional flora and fauna.
  • Spanish language proficiency.

Compensation

Starting pay is $14 to $16 per hour. Employees receive one paid holiday (July 4, 2022) during the term of employment.

To Apply

Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Shaina Stewart, Education Manager at shaina@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org.

Apply by March 1, 2022 for guaranteed consideration; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after that until positions are filled.

Location Monona, WI
Expires 2022-04-15
Link https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/
MAEE Partner Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Environmental Educator (Full-time/Seasonal)
  • Full Time
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Location: Monona, WI
Expires: 2022-04-15
Link: https://aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/
MAEE Partner: Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Job Description:

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) seeks adaptable, creative, and engaging environmental educators to teach summer camp programs from mid-June through the end of August. ALNC is a non-profit educational organization guided by Aldo Leopold’s land ethic, with a mission to engage and educate current and future generations, empowering them to respect, protect, and enjoy the natural world. ALNC serves more than 50,000 children, teachers, members, and families annually through year-round programming that includes field trips, camps, a nature preschool, and public and private events.

ALNC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and serving a more diverse staff and community. Applicants of under-represented backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply.

Time Commitment: June 6 - August 26, 2022

This full-time seasonal position includes one week of staff training (June 6-10) and eleven weeks of summer camps (June 13-August 26). Educators must be available from 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday, as camps run from 8:30am-3:30pm on weekdays. Opportunities for planning and prep will be built into the weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is the planning and delivery of experiential nature programs for 4-10 year old campers. Environmental educators are responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of the children in their care and are expected to facilitate a welcoming environment that is safe, inclusive, and fun for all participants. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing a group of 8-10 children throughout their one-week camp session.
  • Designing hands-on activities that take into account camper ages, interests, and abilities.
  • Assessing group dynamics and applying appropriate behavior management techniques. 
  • Collaborating and communicating with other camp leaders.
  • Following and enforcing all camp policies, including covid safety protocols.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will be able to manage a full schedule, work well in a team environment, and represent ALNC in a professional manner. Flexibility, initiative, the ability to problem solve, and a sense of humor are a must.

Required:

  • Experience working with children in formal and/or non-formal educational settings.
  • Respect, concern, and excitement for the natural environment and a demonstrated ability to share those things with others.
  • Certification in First Aid/CPR (ALNC will provide this training in June for those who need it).
  • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • Successful candidates must pass a background check and fingerprint screen.

Preferred:

  • Degree in environmental education, education, natural science, or a related field. However, experience can supplant a degree, as ALNC values wisdom that may not come through a formal academic program.
  • Familiarity with and knowledge of regional flora and fauna.
  • Spanish language proficiency.

Compensation

Starting pay is $14 to $16 per hour. Employees receive one paid holiday (July 4, 2022) during the term of employment.

To Apply

Email cover letter, resume, and three references to Shaina Stewart, Education Manager at shaina@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org.

Apply by March 1, 2022 for guaranteed consideration; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after that until positions are filled.

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