Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: $21.00-$23.00 per hour DOQ
Deadline: Oct 08, 2021
Required Experience: 0 – 1 years

See full details at https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-classroom-based-environmental-educator-various-washington/2195011798

Seeking applicants in Snohomish County, King County, Pierce County and Thurston County, Washington State.

Summary: The Franklin Conservation District is seeking highly qualified individuals who will be trained as Classroom-Based Environmental Educators to implement the Wheat Week conservation education program to students grades 4-5 throughout Washington. Through this work, students gain a better understanding of the science behind complex environmental issues and will become better able to address these issues responsibly.

Essential Functions:       

  • Coordinate, schedule, and teach Wheat Week lessons to area schools
  • Disseminate information to local school districts and teachers via email and phone
  • Provide high-quality and energetic Wheat Week lessons to area schools and school groups
  • Assist in the further development of the FCD’s Education and Outreach Programs
  • Able to perform and prioritize work tasks with little supervision
  • Maintain accurate records of lessons taught, number of students and teachers taught
  • Maintain and clean equipment on a daily basis
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently, prioritize, and use professional judgment
  • Foster positive relationships with school district staff and community partners.

Required Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, environmental education, natural resources, or related field
  • At least one year of experience working in an outdoor or classroom setting teaching children
  • Demonstrated experience in managing students in hands-on learning either indoors or outdoors
  • WSP/FBI background clearance required
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and Google products (PowerPoint, Excel, Google Drive, etc.)

Traits That You Must Posess:

  • Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
  • Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
  • Possess confidence while being humble: lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
  • Hungry: always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step and opportunity.
  • Smart: have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

These statements MUST resonate with you:

“Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I’ll figure it out.”

“I am not sure, but I will find out for you.”

“I have not done that before, but I can do it.”

About our Team:

We want this position to be one that you can be passionate about and look forward to embracing. We want you to grow, be challenged, and have fun while doing things that you are skilled at and enjoy.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed primarily in a home office environment; however, travel is required to local schools and program sites. Lifts and carries a maximum of 35 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND CAR INSURANCE. 

DUE TO GOVERNOR INSLEE’S PROCLAMATION 21-14.1 VOLUNTEERS IN SCHOOLS MUCH SHOW PROOF OF VACCINATION.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to Kara Kaelber, Education Director, Franklin Conservation District at kara-kaelber@conservewa.net.  Please indicate which county (Thurston, Pierce, King or Snohomish) you’d like to be considered for in your cover letter.