What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educator I ZU position at Louisville Metro Government?
Essential Functions:
Researches information and methods as they apply to educational programs
Assists in the development and implementation of educational programs
Conducts educational programs and instructs diverse ages of students in classroom and informal settings.Examples of Work:
UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION
Plans and develops conservation education materials, curriculum and educational programs which meet national and state standards.
Researches and develops educational materials and distance learning program materials.
Presents education program information to the media including live interviews, video and audio taped segments and distance learning.
Provides information to the public regarding available education program, material, seminars and classes.
Assists in the training of docents and teachers and with in-service programs
Conducts classes and lectures for various age groups of students
Assists with the feeding, cleaning and general care of the MetaZoo Education Center animals
Performs related workPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
Works at locations with limited or difficult access including uneven terrain
Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
Lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds in a team setting
Must handle small exotic animals including but not limited to amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and birds
Works a varied schedule and extended periods including evenings
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Biology
Botany
Education
Environmental Studies
Zoology
Related field
including at least twelve semester hours in Education
Two years of teaching in a curriculum based state, nationally or internationally recognized or accredited school (including Native American reservation schools and foreign education institutions), zoo, aquarium or nature center experience
Other Minimums:
Must provide one's own source of transportation
Must have sufficient hearing and sight to ensure the safety of zoo guests and employees
Must pass an annual tuberculin test
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Researches information and methods as they apply to educational programs
Assists in the development and implementation of educational programs
Conducts educational programs and instructs diverse ages of students in classroom and informal settings.Examples of Work:
UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION
Plans and develops conservation education materials, curriculum and educational programs which meet national and state standards.
Researches and develops educational materials and distance learning program materials.
Presents education program information to the media including live interviews, video and audio taped segments and distance learning.
Provides information to the public regarding available education program, material, seminars and classes.
Assists in the training of docents and teachers and with in-service programs
Conducts classes and lectures for various age groups of students
Assists with the feeding, cleaning and general care of the MetaZoo Education Center animals
Performs related workPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
Works at locations with limited or difficult access including uneven terrain
Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds
Lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds in a team setting
Must handle small exotic animals including but not limited to amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and birds
Works a varied schedule and extended periods including evenings
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Biology
Botany
Education
Environmental Studies
Zoology
Related field
including at least twelve semester hours in Education
Two years of teaching in a curriculum based state, nationally or internationally recognized or accredited school (including Native American reservation schools and foreign education institutions), zoo, aquarium or nature center experience
Other Minimums:
Must provide one's own source of transportation
Must have sufficient hearing and sight to ensure the safety of zoo guests and employees
Must pass an annual tuberculin test
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted