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Wildlife Educator
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The Nature Company is seeking a wildlife educator to provide live animal programs to Pre-K and Kindergarten students in NYC. Applicant must have experience in educating young children and animal handling. Applicant must have a car and a valid driver's license. Immediate hire.
The ideal candidate is great at educating young children (Ages 3, 4, 5), enthusiastic, energetic, knowledgeable in basic zoology, and a dynamic animal presenter. The ability to engage a group of children for a one hour science lesson utilizing live animals is essential.
Applicant must have a car. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. Please indicate in your cover letter why you are the best person for this position introducing young children to live animals in a classroom setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 36 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30-3:30
Compensation: $45,000 salary, all federal holidays, 10 sick, and 10 personal days provided. 401K employer match. Health Insurance.
Responsibilities and Duties
Teach live animal lessons to elementary-aged students in NYC
Demonstrate live animals including reptiles, invertebrates, mammals, and birds
Animal care and maintenance including cleaning animal enclosures and training live animals
Driving to all 5 boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island to conduct lessons
Create hands-on science activities for inclusion in animal workshops
Flexibility to work long hours
Qualifications and Skills
BA in Education or Biological Sciences
1 year experience teaching elementary-aged students
Experience in animal care and management
Completion of criminal history background check
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to engage a group of children for a one hour science lesson
Ability to demonstrate and handle small animals including snakes, insects, lizards
Knowledge of early elementary school level biology and environmental science
Understanding of classroom management
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
The Nature Company is seeking a wildlife educator to provide live animal programs to Pre-K and Kindergarten students in NYC. Applicant must have experience in educating young children and animal handling. Applicant must have a car and a valid driver's license. Immediate hire.
The ideal candidate is great at educating young children (Ages 3, 4, 5), enthusiastic, energetic, knowledgeable in basic zoology, and a dynamic animal presenter. The ability to engage a group of children for a one hour science lesson utilizing live animals is essential.
Applicant must have a car. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. Please indicate in your cover letter why you are the best person for this position introducing young children to live animals in a classroom setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 36 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30-3:30
Compensation: $45,000 salary, all federal holidays, 10 sick, and 10 personal days provided. 401K employer match. Health…
Benefícios
All federal holidays, 10 sick, and 10 personal days provided. 401K employer match. Health Insurance.
All federal holidays, 10 sick, and 10 personal days provided. 401K employer match. Health Insurance.
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