Temp: Environmental Literacy Outdoor Education Assistant (Arlington Echo)

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates for future positions.

JOB SUMMARY
Assists Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education staff in the needs of the environmental literacy and outdoor education programs. Work involves supporting program through assisting with instructional and facility needs and operations. This includes preparation of materials, outdoor instruction, evening program implementation, participating in staff development activities and helping with upkeep of educational displays. Work is planned and implemented under the direction of the Coordinator of Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education and the professional staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructs and implements lessons as a part of the Environmental Literacy field experience. Assists the Outdoor Education Teacher Specialist and Outdoor Educator with parent in-services.
• Oversees and conducts evening programs with students.
• Organizes the set up and break down of necessary equipment and materials needed for instructional programs and activities.
• Assists in developing instructional materials and activities for use in the outdoor education program.
• Directs and oversees dining hall meal procedures to assure proper meal atmosphere and behavior.
• Assists parents and teachers with instructional activities and programs as assigned.
• Maintains tree nursery and native plant gardens as a part of the environmental and outdoor education center.
• Assists with aquaculture maintenance.
• Assists with upkeep of databases and administrative duties.
• Supervision and Guidance Received
• Works under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education.
• Works under the immediate direction and supervision of the Outdoor Educator and/or other professional staff member.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM 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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Associate's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• Some College Level Courses in environmental education, environmental management, outdoor education, elementary or secondary education, recreation or a related field preferred.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to work as a team member and show patience when working with students, teachers, administrators, fellow employees, parents, volunteers and the general public.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse population.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

Travel Requirements

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