Job description

Educator III Job Description

Classification: Part-time 30 hours per week, nonexempt
Reports to: Education Director
Compensation: $19.00 per hour, 401K, Paid Vacation, Paid Personal Time, Paid Holiday Time, Paid Sick Leave, Group Medical Insurance (health, dental, vision).

Summary
Implement and support school, family, and summer learning experiences/programs that inspire curiosity, enhance inquiry skills, connect to nature, and empower participants to take actions to care for their environment and communities. Contribute to the design and planning of programs and activities, including the organization of educational resources and materials.
Provide bilingual facilitation of learning experiences/programs, when required. Engage and work with a diverse range of professional colleagues and audiences, including staff, volunteers/interns, students, teachers, families, and youth.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, equitable and supportive learning environment
• Teach/Lead field-based and virtual activities and programs in English and Spanish
• Conduct program preparation, clean-up and follow-up, including organization of materials, site walkthroughs, and instructor surveys
• Adhere to and uphold all Nature Collective policies and protocols
• Participate/Attend required meetings and trainings
• Assist in program evaluation
• Support program planning and design
• Keep accurate records and submit reports and paperwork in a timely manner
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in inquiry-based teaching
• Comfort working and/or being in outdoor environments
• Ability to connect and work with people, especially youth, different from yourself
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Native Bilingual Spanish-English speaker
• Experience working in or providing outreach to the communities of Escondido or Vista, or other primarily Hispanic/Latinx and BIPOC communities
• Demonstrated experience working or volunteering with youth audiences
• Must be able to pass a live scan background check and TB test
• Must have a valid COVID-19 vaccination, and boosters (as required)
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license with clean driving record
• Flexibility in schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior classroom, outdoor, museum, and/or related teaching experience
• Familiarity of local wildlife and habitats
• Experience working with children/youth
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with basic computer programs and software: email, calendars, documents

Certifications: None
Supervisory: None

Physical Requirements

• Stand, squat, bend, and reach for extended periods of time (2+ hours)
• Lift and push up to 25 lbs.
• Sit and use computer for extended periods of time (2+ hours)
• Able to hike a minimum of 2-3 miles on uneven substrate and/or elevation gain

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Be available 5 days/week, including occasional weekends, holidays and evenings
• 30 hours per week, non-exempt (~6 hours per day), 8-hour days for summer programming (e.g., July) or for occasional special programs
• Fully benefited

Travel

• Local travel within San Diego County, to and from field sites at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, occasional visits to partner schools, and other parks/locations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Solana Beach, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

Work Location: In person

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