Outdoor Marine Educator

**Available Positions**

Spring- Part time April-June (Few hours a day depending on school schedule) * Great for substitute teachers, retired teachers and students who are currently taking science or teaching college level classes.

Summer Position - M-F 8:30-4:30 Contracted position. Weekend hours are available for more $$

Summer Evening/Weekend Educator - Evening Marine Touch Tank, Kayaking programs, Weekend Touch Tanks

Responsibilities:

· Teach hands-on, indoor/outdoor, marine ecology/biology – lessons to grades K-12 for one day and multi day programs.

· Work independently and with staff to develop and maintain teaching resources.

· Participate in staff training and staff meetings to plan and evaluate programs.

· Participate in other program-related events and functions.

· Contribute ideas for continual development of programs and to strengthen our teaching team.

· Take part in routine tasks of aquarium work, helping other staff members within the organization, cleaning and upkeep of program spaces and classrooms.

· Demonstrate responsible and safe decision-making skills.

Qualifications:

· Knowledge of ecological concepts, marine biology and natural history (degree in or working towards related field preferred)

· Motivation to work with children in a high energy, outdoor setting.

· Experiential education experience with youth, preferably in an outdoor setting.

· Current Standard First Aid and CPR preferred.

· Ability to be in an active, outdoor environment, in a variety of weather conditions.

· Professional appearance and attitude

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

How to apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to Cameron@Thewaterfrontcenter.org