Educator in Belmont, North Carolina

Position Title:Educator

Accountability:Educators report to the Education Manager

Job Classification: Seasonal, part-time, hourly, non-exempt

Season: Varies, End of February – August

About:Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden inspires a love of nature and its beauty through unforgettable outdoor experiences. The nearly 400 acres of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden provides visitors with a chance to reconnect with nature in all seasons. The property welcomes guests to spectacular gardens, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, sparkling fountains, nearly 6 miles of trails and a dog park.

The Educators are responsible for the implementation of Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens educational programs under the supervision of the Education Manager. In this role, the Educator will assist with curriculum development and execution, group management, and assessment for adult and youth programs including, but not limited to field trips and camps. An ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work both inside and outside from February through August.

Responsibilities:

• Understands the importance of each guest to the Garden and drives excellence to ensure an optimal experience in every way.
• Proudly serves the local community, engaging with the guests through positive experiences.
• Supports Education Manager to improve program curriculum.
• Organizes program materials.
• Responsible for program logistics from set-up to breakdown.
• Acts as the lead or support educator during Garden facilitated programs.
• Maintains safe and enjoyable environment for participants.
• Provides resources for additional program staff.
• Teaches using an experiential learning style with participants.
• Possible educational programs include day programs, summer camps, field trips, seasonal camps, and special event programming.
• Exemplifies the Garden Mission Statement and supports staff, departments and leadership in pursuing and achieving goals.
• Performs any other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our values.

Requirements

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– Exhibits a passion for the mission of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
– Successfully pass a standard background review.
– At least 21 years of age.
– Must possess a valid drivers license.
– Enthusiastic, energetic, and inviting.
– Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse audience.
– Ability to work in a team yet also independently.
– Must be willing to serve all guests equally regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
– Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
– – Perform physical requirements of programs at the most rigorous level.
– – May experience exposure to extended periods of sun, rain, cold temperatures, wind, water and potentially uneven terrain that may contain trip hazards.
– – Must be able to hear distress noises and hear and see distress signals in a variety of environments, keeping safety in mind at all times.
– – Must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull and push objects, squat down, stoop, kneel, crouch and jump.
– – Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelors degree or pursuing a degree in environmental science, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Education, Biology, Ecology, Geology, Geography, Education, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years pref rred demonstrated experience preferred in environmental education, teaching, or other education programming, for example licensed teachers, informal educators, camp counselors.
• NC Environmental Educator certification preferred.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, creatively, and effectively with people of all ethnic, socioeconomic, lifestyle, and cultural backgrounds.
• Detail-oriented; consistently produces high-quality work without direct supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and working in a team environment.
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