K–12 Environmental Education Assistant

Anticipated start date: 

• Mid to late July 

Job Duties 

• Implement educational materials, activities, and curricula that align with Next Generation Science Standards 
• Assist with lessons and guide experiences for K-12 students 

• Providing program feedback to (TITLE) programs, systems, and procedures 

• Support Earth Week activities and K-8 Earth Week Outdoor EE Lessons 
• Assist with care of Westgate’s animals (chickens, goats, bees, barn cats, reptiles) including: 

Act as Chicken Tender Volunteer Support & Trainer 

Act as a back-up support for canceled volunteers as needed  

Assist with other care: hoof trimming, winterizing enclosures, brushing, chicken basic vet care, feeding and watering all animals, refilling food, moving bags of food, checking bee hives, cleaning enclosures 

• Support garden planting and care 
• Support student-led zero waste initiatives including Zero Waste Wednesday 
• Promptly return phone calls and answer emails within 48 hours  
• Attend occasional EE field trips off-site with teachers and students 
• Aid in presentations and EE lessons during field trips to outside schools, current and potential families 
• Participate in department, school, and/or district trainings 
• May assist in grant writing for the environmental campus development 
• Recess and car line duties as assigned 

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands: 

• Ability to work in outdoor setting in various weather conditions  
• Able to carry/lift up to 50 lbs. 
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds 
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices, and other office equipment 
• Operate hand-held and power tools 
• Hold and operate tools required for animal care 
• Hold and operate tools required for gardening 
• Reach with hands and arms 

Qualifications: 

Required 

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Willingness to learn 
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups of students 
• Comfortable working with and around animals (chickens, goats, cats, reptiles, bees) 

• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency 

• This position will require successful completion of pre-employment checks to include a criminal background check and fingerprinting. 

Preferred 

• Experience in Environmental Education 
• Experience in gardening and/or animal care 
• B.A./B.S. degree in Environmental Education or Teaching (preferred, not required) 

Other Information: 

• This position normally works Monday – Friday  
• Some weekend and evening hours due to community events, farm check-ups, and extra-curricular activities will be required 
• This position does not follow a traditional school calendar as program support will require work during the summer and school breaks. 

To Apply: 

Email your resume and a cover letter to employment@westgateschool.org