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Environmental
Instructor
Position
Summary: The
Environmental Instructor (EI) position is a seasonal, part-time
position responsible for carrying out
the educational mission of the Brandywine Valley Association (BVA)
and Red Clay Valley Association (RCVA)
through meaningful experiences with an emphasis on hands-on
field activities that demonstrate the
interconnectedness of living organisms and the watershed on
which they rely. Student programs
offered by BVA and RCVA range from age 3 through 15, with some
adult classes. During the primary
education season in the spring and fall, average hours for an EI
range from 2 - 20 hours per week depending
on the EI’s time commitment and experience level.
Position
Reports To: Education Coordinator
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Participate
in training and professional development opportunities
including a minimum of 15 hours of program observation
and/or team teaching before teaching a program alone.
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Enthusiastically
deliver a variety of well-researched environmental education
programs while fulfilling the program goals and science
standards outlined in any particular lesson plan.
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Organize
program supplies before and after scheduled programs in
allotted preparation and cleanup time.
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Willingness
to learn new content and expand personal limitations.
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Communicate
programmatic or property needs with immediate supervisor or
Education Director when necessary.
Arrive on time and
prepared to teach.
Adhere to "BRC Core Competencies
for Job Preformance:"
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Teamwork and cooperation
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Personal motivation
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Flexibility
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Conservation-minded
Position
Qualifications:
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Experience
in science, natural history or education is preferred.
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Effective
management and
oral communication skills.
Willingness to teach outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to hike terrain while carrying
tools/supplies needed for programs
Flexibility
to work effectively in a variety of situations, and with
diverse groups and individuals in a team-based atmosphere.
Interested in
becoming an Environmental Instructor? Fill out our
form and, along with your resume, either email it to [email protected]
or mail it to us at:
Brandywine
Red Clay Alliance
Attn:
EI Application
1760
Unionville Wawaset Rd
West
Chester, PA 19382
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