TES KPNC Educator

Overview

The 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. Under the direct supervision of the KPNC Education Director, you will be teaching about a variety of possible topics including plant life and ecology, animal life and ecology, native/non-native species, forestry, geology, astronomy, biodiversity, climate, natural history, and much more. Classes consist of a broad range of students, interactive and engaging lessons, and innovative teaching strategies.

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time 
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads 
• Assistance with special projects 
• Seasonal work 
• Emergencies 

Responsibilities

• Leads interactive lessons on natural subject areas.
• Completes entire lesson lifecycle including setup, lesson planning, material prep, presenting, and cleanup.
• Leads guided hikes.
• Supervises students of all ages.
• Assists 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience leading/teaching students.
• Experience working with the natural world.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to interact with students from a diversity of ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision

Why Work at Auburn?

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time 
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads 
• Assistance with special projects 
• Seasonal work 
• Emergencies 

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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