Early Childhood Educator

Franklin Park Conservatory•Columbus, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Childhood Educator engages, inspires, and educates young children through a variety of developmentally appropriate, nature-based learning experiences. As an active member of the Community Outreach & Education Team, this position assists with the development, implementation, and delivery of educational programs while supporting daily operations and visitor engagement in the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children's Garden.

Requirements

Associates or Undergraduate degree in early childhood education.
Ability to walk up to 5 miles/day and lift to 40 pounds with or without accommodation.
Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting.
Ability to work outdoors, in various weather conditions, while completing garden maintenance tasks.
Ability to provide transportation for offsite work up to 4 days a week (primarily from Oct. Through April).
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching children and youth in an informal education environment is preferred.
Understanding of early childhood development and learning.
Proficient in experiential learning and a keen interest in sharing knowledge.
Ability to create enthusiasm and engage groups of visitors.
A professional demeanor with highly developed interpersonal skills.
Self-confident and skilled at public speaking.
Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to function as part of a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain on an exact schedule of events.

Responsibilities

Delivers developmentally appropriate curriculum and educational programs for children ages 0-6 and their families in a variety of settings, including the Children's Garden, on-site and off-site preschool programs, outreach programs, family programs, and other educational events as assigned.
Assists with activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, creativity, and problem solving appropriate to children's developmental levels and learning styles.
Supports the daily operations of on-site and off-site preschool programs and the Children's Garden by preparing and maintaining educational materials, program spaces, equipment, and supplies.
Assists with the care and maintenance of Children's Garden living collections and educational resources, including butterflies, tadpoles, carnivorous plants, and the Let's Grow vegetable garden.
Serves as the primary point of communication for the Children’s Garden on weekends and other days as needed.
Provides a welcoming, engaging, and safe environment for all preschool program participants and Children’s Garden visitors.
Works collaboratively with Community Outreach & Education staff, volunteers, and other Conservatory departments to support educational programming and Children's Garden operations.
Maintains records and program documentation as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.