Environmental Educator and Events Assistant (Part-time)

Dates: Typically 1-2 days per week; must be available for morning, afternoon, weekend and occasional overnight hours 

Salary: up to $20/hour depending on experience 

For the past 40 years, Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Gladwyne, PA has been bringing high-quality environmental and science programming to children in our region. Environmental educators are important members of our education team and are responsible for teaching a variety of programs, including field trips, offsite programs to schools, after-school programs, scouts, birthday parties, and more.  

The primary responsibility of educators is to teach inquiry-based lessons to visiting school groups participating in our onsite education program. During these programs, each educator is responsible for teaching a group of between 15 and 25 students at a time, ranging in age from Pre-K to 8th grade. Lessons can include but are not limited to, pond and stream study, watersheds, habitats and ecosystems, soil and geology, Aquaponics, and animal adaptations. 

Responsibilities:

• Educators will work with a variety of ages of school groups visiting Riverbend and implement pre-written, inquiry-based lesson plans

• Educators may be asked to deliver curriculum in area classrooms

• Educators will be required to interpret existing curriculum and differentiate it as needed, based on the needs of the group

• Educators’ responsibilities will include group management, crowd control, and set-up and break-down of supplies and materials used for school visits

• Educators are expected to both work together as a team and function independently

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies

• At least one year experience working with children in outdoor settings. Experience with early childhood preferred

• Comfortable with the basic natural history of the area and the principals of inquiry-based learning

• Background / interest in biology, ecology, environmental studies or education preferred

• Effective classroom / group management skills

• Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to project

• Ability to work cooperatively with a team or individually

• A cheerful, friendly demeanor

• Enjoys working with children from a variety of backgrounds

• Comfortable interacting with live animals

• Reliability and flexibility

• Successful completion of pre-employment screening including drug test and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background check.

• A valid Driver’s License is preferred

• Ability to work actively outdoors in all weather conditions without correctable physical impairments that would interfere with ability to work on the Preserve

• Ability to remain on your feet, hike, and carry up to 40 lbs.

• Occasional weekend work is required

To apply, email resume, cover letter and list of three references to: 

Suzanne Safran
info@riverbendeec.org
 

This position is a perfect opportunity for individuals looking to build experience in the field of environmental education or for environmental professionals who are seeking a light, flexible schedule. EOE.