Environmental Educators (Student)

American University is seeking part-time Environmental Educators to teach second-grade students about environmental science topics such as watersheds and renewable energy. Responsibilities include setting up educational stations, leading hands-on activities, supervising students, and cleaning up after field trips. Candidates must be enrolled at American University, have a background in environmental science, and experience working with children. The position offers 10 hours of work per week at $18 per hour.
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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:
Part time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Environmental Educators will teach Second-Grade students and their chaperones about Environmental science topics including watersheds, trees, and renewable energy.

Responsibilities:
• Set up stations, lead activities, monitor second graders at all times, and help clean up the materials after the field trips.
• The stations feature hands-on learning activities like using a 3-D watershed model and building a sailboat out of recyclables.
• The environmental educators will set up educational stations, supervise 10-15 second grade students alongside the chaperones.
• Teach hands-on environmental science activities, and clean up stations afterwards.
• The educators will teach stations related to watersheds, renewable energy, trees, and being a scientist.
• Teaching each station involves sharing background information, explaining what students will be doing, helping them do it (e.g. find trees with certain characteristics, build a model sailboat, etc).
• The stations will take place on the main quad and terrace outside the Hall of Science.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work:
• Part-Time.
• 10 hours per week.

Salary Range:
• $18 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:
• High school diploma.
• Currently enrolled at American University with some classes related to environmental science or a related field.
• Background in environmental science or a related field and experience working with kids.

Other Details
• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
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