Educator (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Educators are responsible for developing and teaching engaging and accurate informal education programs both on the zoo’s grounds and at off-site locations. The Educator will lead groups of all ages through effective interpretation, interactive activities, and lessons that teach about conservation, the zoo, animals, and the natural world. Educators are scheduled on an as-needed basis, and the number of hours depends on the number of programs booked.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conducts all education programs and guest interactions in accordance with AZA and organizational standards, regulations, safety, policy, and procedure.
• Teach and facilitate all education programs, including but not limited to; school programs, toddler programs, outreach programs, camps (fall, winter, & spring), and tours.
• Assist in the creation and development of age appropriate programs for all participants in the Zoo’s education programs.
• Assist in the creation and development of engaging activities for events (on-grounds and off-site), and help lead guests through these activities.
• Prepare program materials, breakdown materials, clean-up, and put materials away upon conclusion of the program.
• Utilize, care for, and manage all program equipment (laptops, projectors, microscopes, cameras, biofacts, etc.) appropriately.
• Handle, use, manage, and maintain active animal handler status with the education program animal collection in accordance with education program animal guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate appropriately and provide excellent guest service to all children, caregivers, guests, teams, and co-workers to ensure positive interactions, experiences, and successful programming.
• Work with a team to create, build, and maintain a good working rapport, and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all.
• Attend and complete all required training; policies, procedures, online learning, educator training, animal handling, and education programs.
• Assist in maintaining clean and tidy education areas; the education classroom, storage locations, and office spaces.
• Attend and participate in education staff meetings, and participate in professional development as appropriate.
• Represent Naples Zoo and the Education Department in a positive, professional, and appropriate manner.
• Commit to flexible scheduling, including weekdays, weekends, and some holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Working conditions for this position are normal for an outdoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following have been identified as physical requirements of the job :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Naples Zoo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and our team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.