The Job Title Dual Language Educator

Reports to Lead Dual Language Educator

FLSA Status Regular Full-Time (Non- Exempt) or Part Time

Last Revision Date October 2022

About Connolly Ranch Education Center:
Connolly Ranch Education Center based in Napa, California is a nationally recognized leader in
farm-based education, instilling a deep respect for the environment, a strong understanding of farming
and sustainability, and a love for the natural world. At Connolly Ranch, kids and families learn about farm
life, the role of animals, ecology, sustainability, and an appreciation for nature. We teach organic
gardening, the sources and benefits of healthy foods and knowledge of how nature works to sustain us.
Connolly Ranch supports a diverse community with more than 10,000 people visiting each year through
field trips, family classes, events, early childhood and grade school programs, highschool internships,
seasonal camps and open farm days.

Position Overview:
The Dual Language Outdoor Educator position is a key staff member within Connolly Ranch Education
Center and in particular to the dual language team and reports directly to the Lead Dual Language
Educator. The Dual Language Outdoor Educator is responsible for bringing the natural landscape and
animals to life through Connolly Ranch’s unique educational pedagogy, teaching in both English and
Spanish, and utilizing the outdoor classrooms that includes the farm, garden and greenhouse and
wildspaces. To be successful in this cross-functional educator role, the individual will be extremely
organized, have the ability to understand the organizations’ vision and have experience and strong
background in education.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning & Lesson Plan Development - 25%

• Work closely with Lead Dual Language Educator to create and implement dual language

• Work with the education team to evaluate curriculum to assess impact and alignment to our

In Program - 75%

• Ensure the physical and emotional health, safety, and welfare of all participants.

• Create a welcoming family environment and effectively communicate with families about their

• Design a weekly curriculum that aligns with CREC’s discovery-based pedagogy and follows the

• Help design and set up varied and seasonal outdoor learning spaces and environments.
• Plan for equipment and supply needs in collaborations with other staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and special events as appropriate to ensure connection with the rest of

the staff and the community.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to deliver high quality educational experiences in our outdoor classrooms, which includes

• Ability to implement dual language curriculum into all programs (ages 3 to 10, and up to

• Effective time management – prepares in advance and ready to deliver curriculum.

• Effective collaboration in team environments and commitment to contributing talents to

• Willingness to take a leadership role in program development and quality improvement

• Progressively responsible experience at a non-profit agency is desirable but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as education, agriculture or environmental studies

communication, collaboration and creativity and to engage in, with and for nature

• Consistent transportation
• Able to pass a criminal background check.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in all weather elements.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis
• Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, and keeping

NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications
associated with this job.

Benefits - Salary DOE. Benefits package for full time employees includes health & dental via Ag Health

Benefits Alliance and program discounts for your child’s enrollment.

Apply - via resume and cover letter email to Maria Coggiola, education director, maria@connollyranch.org.