Education Associate (Seasonal)

Desert Botanical Garden•Phoenix, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Implement and facilitate outdoor, hands-on experiences and programming for children (0-12) and their families at Cactus Clubhouse. Create early childhood curriculum, teach children and family related events and activities not including summer camps. Support the philosophy of creating a child-led, experiential, nature-based learning environment.

Requirements

Bi-lingual optional (Spanish)
Demonstrate group engagement and management capabilities
Ability to implement a “ready to play” attitude
Prepared to engage with children ages 12 and under and adult caregivers
Possess an optimistic, open-minded attitude
Flexible in a wide range of situations
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Teaching experience in an informal education setting preferred
A valid Arizona driver’s license is required.
Ability to work weekends, holidays and evenings
Must be able to walk, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, see, hear, speak, read, and type.
Manual dexterity and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.

Responsibilities

Implement and facilitate outdoor, hands-on experiences and programming for children (0-12) and their families at Cactus Clubhouse
Create early childhood curriculum, teach children and family related events and activities not including summer camps.
Organize daily supply and maintenance of materials and activity areas
Monitor space for obvious hazards; respond to emergency situations as trained
Serve as first point of contact for volunteers
Provide excellent customer service to all visitors
Maintain practical knowledge of stages of child development and learning styles
Participate in department and Garden staff meetings, planning teams, and events
Effectively communicate with parents, caregivers, volunteers and staff
Work collaboratively with Garden staff and volunteers to ensure program excellence achieved at all levels while promoting and implementing the mission, values, and philosophy of the Desert Botanical Garden.