Environmental Educator

This six-month position with The Greenway Foundation’s SPREE program offers a wide range of experiences in environmental education. From June-August, you will work as a summer camp teacher at Johnson Habitat Park. Responsibilities include leading campers through daily activities, crafts and games about the environment, as well as ensuring the health and safety of the campers at all times. In addition, camp teachers will work with middle and high-school-aged educators-in-training. In the fall, the position involves working with a team of educators to lead preschool-5th grade students on environmental education field trips. Field trips have grade-specific curriculum, and take place at multiple park locations along the South Platte River. You will also assist with SPREE educational events. All programs take place outdoors in Denver public parks or at local schools.

We also have a bilingual educator position open: https://thegreenwayfoundation.org/about/employment/

Work Schedule

May 30 – August 18: M-F, camp shifts will fall between 7:30am-5:30pm + Tuesdays 6:15-7:30pm staff meetings

August 28 – December 1: M-F, 9:00am-2:00pm Field Trips + Tuesdays 2:30-4:00pm staff meetings.

Work Commitment

34 hours/week from May 30-Aug. 18

25-35 hours/week from Aug. 28 – Dec. 1

Occasional evenings and weekends are required. These will be established far in advance.

Pay/Compensation

$18.50/hour

You’re a Strong Fit for this Role if You Have:

– Experience or interest in, and respect for, working with elementary school students

– Ability to manage groups of up to 15 elementary students in an outdoor setting

– Cultural competency working with communities outdoor education organizations have failed to previously engage

– Ability to maintain a fun and safe learning environment at all times, as well as being creative, energetic, adaptable, & flexible while managing children in a variety of situations

– Interest in working outdoors in hot and cold weather

– Willingness to collaborate with other SPREE educators

– Willingness to give and receive feedback

– Proficient using Google Drive

– Ability to manage a schedule and meet deadlines

– Four-year college degree, or a combination of at least 2 years of college and 200+ hours working with children in a classroom or educational program

– Ability to work on, and with respect for, diverse teams or with a diverse range of people

Additional Skills (Not Required)

– Background in education or environmental science

– CPR/first aid certification

– Certified Environmental Educator

– Ability to speak Spanish conversationally and/or translate written documents into Spanish

– Experience working with middle and high school students

Job Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk up to 2 miles, sit, talk and/or hear, and all programs involve getting into the river. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have reliable transportation. Visit the SPREE website to see maps to all work site locations. Must pass a criminal background check.

Job Perks

- Pro-deal qualification with many outdoors brands

- CPR & First Aid Training

- One week off at the end of August; long weekends for Memorial Day & 4th of July

- Free coffee, tea & soft drinks at the office

To Apply

Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Julianne Gagnon, Education Director. E: julianne@greenwayfoundation.org

Position will remain open until filled.

For more SPREE Information:

SPREE program: www.spreeweb.org

The Greenway Foundation: www.greenwayfoundation.org

The Greenway Foundation (TGF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination nor sexual harassment in the workplace at any time, under any circumstance. TGF is committed to becoming a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization. TGF defines diversity in its broadest sense and welcomes everyone, including but not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, national origins, socioeconomic status, religions affiliations, languages, and heritages.