Wildwoods is seeking passionate and experienced educators to deliver nature-based education programs. Once trained, applicants are assigned programs based on reservations.
Please Note: This is a part-time job and hours vary weekly.
Program Description Our program assignments range from half-day programs to multi-day programs, working primarily with elementary-aged children, and some younger students (Kindergarten-aged), and families.
With a slightly different focus than traditional environmental education, all of our programs are built around our mission of "Enriching Lives Through Nature." The intent of our programs is that participants learn a lesson of nature that they can apply in a social context in their everyday lives: in school, at home and in their neighborhood. Or, as we like to say, "We’re not saving nature. Nature is saving us.”
Our programs take place all over the Los Angeles region, in schools and in parks. The flexible schedule makes this position attractive for someone with a passion for the work and occasional time on their hands: graduate students, substitute teachers, camp leaders or park guides.
These programs include our water science education program A Drop in the Bucket, as well as nature hikes, arts & crafts projects, and teambuilding activities with schools and community-based organizations. Elements of most programs include human relations, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning.
Requirements
Applicants MUST:
Responsibilities: Instructors are responsible for the delivery of a 60-minute, 90-minute 2-hour, or day-long educational program for Kindergarten through elementary school classes and families about water science and/or local ecology (both natural and built environments). Instructors are responsible for the maintenance of all program supplies and materials and will notify Program Coordinator of any needed re-stocking or repair.
Qualifications
Duration: This is a part-time job. We offer a number of programs that range in length from 60 minutes to 6 hours on any given day. The shortest of workdays, including program set-up and clean up, is usually 4 hours. Most assignments occur during the school day. There are a few after-school and weekend assignments available.
Location: Our offices are south of downtown Los Angeles, however "report to" destinations may be anywhere in the greater Los Angeles region.
Rate: $22 - $24/hour
Qualified applicants should respond with a cover letter and résumé (detailing relevant past experience). Position is open if post is active.
Only people selected for interviews will be contacted. All resumes received will be held on file for consideration for 12 months from date of receipt.
Inquiries from direct applicants only preferred - no recruiters or phone calls please.
Please note: Wildwoods is a project of Community Partners, a non-profit, public benefit 501c(3) corporation, and operates as an equal opportunity employer. This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
Wildwoods is seeking passionate and experienced educators to deliver nature-based education programs. Once trained, applicants are assigned programs based on reservations.
Please Note: This is a part-time job and hours vary weekly…
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.