School Year Educators assist in growing and delivering our successful environmental education programs. School Year Educators serve as integral to our education team; report to the center's Director of Education; and work closely with all center staff. They maintain positive and friendly working relationships with the general public, volunteers, and local/regional community organizations and school groups.

The School Year Educator position is full-time and seasonal, beginning September 6, 2023 and ending May 31, 2024. There is a 7-week winter break from December 2, 2023 through January 21, 2024. No/low cost, on-site, waterfront housing is available. Some weekends and evenings required. On-site and in-person programming is required.

Salary: $16/hour, 35-hour work week

Essential Functions –

• Lead field-based and classroom environmental education programs including on Pickering Creek's 450 acres, at schools, and at partnering sites for pre-K, elementary, middle and high school students

• Collaborate with other staff to prepare and lead public, community and volunteer programs for families, adults and youth

• Assist with the care of buildings and grounds including weekly trail and habitat maintenance

• Provide care for program animals including feeding and animal tank maintenance

• Serve as a role model naturalist and environmental steward for students, teachers, community and public audiences

• Work closely with other staff to plan and implement programs

• Contribute to Center's public communications including social media and email digest

The ideal candidate –

• Enjoys hiking, birding, ponding, fishing, seining, planting and leading games for children of all ages

• Has at least one year of experience teaching or working with children in a field-based or an online environment

• Has interest and experience in biology, education, environmental education, environmental science or a related field

• Is committed to the conservation of birds, other wildlife and habitats

• Possesses excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills

• Is an enthusiastic team player

• Maintains a professional, friendly manner

• Is self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Some level of Spanish proficiency a plus