Organization

Anne Arundel County Public Schools/Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center

Job Posted

January 5, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Full-time

Remote

Location

Millersville, MD
United States

Come join Anne Arundel County Public Schools' Outdoor Education Team! The Environmental Literacy Assistant will be based out of Millersville, Maryland and will travel around the county to help provide outdoor education experiences to Anne Arundel County students. One day you may be wading in the Patapsco River searching for critters and the next you may be planting trees on a stormwater restoration site. Wherever it may be, you will be inspiring young stewards to make change in their own environment.

Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who care about the environment and are willing to learn and grow as an environmental educator. The Environmental Literacy Assistant will assist Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education staff in the needs of the 6th grade outdoor education programs. Work involves teaching lessons during field experiences, learning how to write lessons and gaining the skills necessary to inspire Chesapeake Bay Stewards This includes preparation of materials, outdoor instruction, evening program implementation, participating in staff development activities and helping with animal care. This is a temporary position that will run from February 2022-August 2023.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Instructs and implements lessons as a part of the Environmental Literacy field experience.

2. Assists the Outdoor Education Teacher Specialist and Outdoor Educator with parent in-services.

3. Oversees and conducts evening programs with students.

4. Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for instructional programs and activities.

5. Assists in developing instructional materials and activities for use in the outdoor education program.

6. Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior.

7. Assists parents and teachers with instructional activities and programs as assigned.

8. Maintains tree nursery and native plant gardens as a part of the environmental and outdoor education center.

9. Assists with aquaculture maintenance.

10. Assists with upkeep of databases and administrative duties.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

12. Supervision and Guidance Received

13. Works under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education.

14. Works under the immediate direction and supervision of the Outdoor Educator and/or other professional staff member.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, go to https://aacps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=15217

If you have any questions please reach out to Anna Youngk at [email protected]