Early Childhood Specialist

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

75%  Early Childhood Nature-Based Programs: Coordinator and Lead Instructor

• Instruct, plan, and develop curriculum for:
  • Preschool Plantmobile programs (Off-site classroom sessions)
  • Preschool PeaPods (Adult+child on-site public program sessions)
  • New Pre-K and Family Program initiatives
• Manage volunteer instructors for programs. This includes:
  • Working with volunteers (including teens) to assist with program prep and execution
  • Planning and leading volunteer training sessions
  • Usage of the volunteer scheduling system (MyImpact)
  • Monitoring volunteer performance, providing feedback and coaching/mentorship as needed
  • Coordinating volunteer appreciation events.
• Prepare and maintain needed materials, leading the daily setup and takedown of programs.
• Prepare ECE program descriptions/plans in required format in advance of established marketing deadlines.
• Field messages and calls related to EC programs, manage registrations and confirmation emails.
• Work with the Youth Education program manager to set and document progress toward early childhood and family program goals.
• Participate in the development of program evaluation tools, and program documentation plans that provide evidence of program quality and inform future program planning.
• Participate in on-going meetings, annual planning, and program review/improvement processes.

15% Youth Education (YE) General Program: Coordinator and Instructor

• Instruct on-site field trip programs as scheduled.
• Instruct elementary-age Plantmobile outreach programs as scheduled.
• Lead daily setup and takedown of assigned field trip or Plantmobile programs.
• Work with the YE team to develop new curricula and school programs as assigned.
• Participate in YE Department initiatives and special projects as assigned.
• Participate in YE Department establishment and maintenance of  standards of excellence for youth education programming
• Assist in all YE staff trainings and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned.

10% Early Childhood Content Advisor

• Train instructors, volunteers, and other Arb staff in techniques and best practices when working with early learners.
• Act as a consultant/presenter for Early Childhood professional development and parent education programs when needed
• Advisor to other Arboretum programs wanting to cater to an early childhood/ family audience
• Attend relevant community events as assigned