Temp: Environmental Literacy Outdoor Education Assistant (Arlington Echo)

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Millersville, MD

53d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
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).

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.