Description:Environmental Educators at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) are responsible for implementing a variety of educational programs for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Educators work a variable, part-time schedule and report to the Outdoor School Supervisor. The majority of programs are scheduled for the spring and the fall, so Educators are free and encouraged to explore employment in other departments during the summer months.
• Maintain a safe, educational, and enjoyable atmosphere during environmental education and team building programs
• Learn and facilitate lesson plans pertaining to environmental education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics
• Manage groups of up to 30 students at a time, and ensure quality supervision during programs – effective communication with chaperones is essential
• Maintain accurate knowledge of activities, products, and services offered by the USNWC
• Maintain availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Requirements:• Prior experience teaching in a formal or informal setting for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade
• Background in Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Biology or another related field
• Strong communicator who is highly motivated and energetic with an outgoing personality
• Possession of a North Carolina Environmental Education Certification or current work towards certification is beneficial
• Weekday availability is required. This position is part-time, Monday through Friday in the following months: March through June & August through November
Additional Info:The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the USNWC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The USNWC is an employer who participates in the E-Verify program.