Environmental Educator Assistant

Polk’s Nature Discovery Center is looking for an environmental educator that will be conducting environmental education field visits for 3rd-5th grades at Circle B Bar Reserve and Polk’s Nature Discovery Center, during the months of August 2022 – December 2022. (A new contract would start January 2023) The educational programs will serve a variety of audiences and ages within Polk County. 

• Implement environmental education programs with a variety of groups including but not limited to school groups, after school programs, families, and community groups.
• Prepare for educational programs, which may include but not limited to making copies of materials, setting up rooms, setting up stations, cleaning and disinfecting supplies, assisting with the creation of virtual content, and anything else needed to prepare for groups.
• Maintain organization of materials and supplies
• Assist with communication with the teachers, parents, and other adults leading the children’s groups.
• Conduct Pre and Post Test evaluations of each group.
• Represent the County and District with providing sound science information on water resource and natural resources of Polk County.
• Assist with staff and/or teacher training workshops as needed during this time frame.
• Provide instructional assistance minimum of 4 days not exceeding 5 days per week, within the fall semester programming period which starting as soon as possible and ends December 23, 2022. A new contract period would be January 2023 – May 2023.

Typical Hours for Instructional Assistance: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, 6 hours per day (may be flexible for the right candidates)

How to apply:

Email resume to nreducator@polk-county.net