Summer ZooKids Instructor

Columbus Zoo Family of ParksPowell, OH
5h

About The Position

Why do zebras have stripes? Does a mouse have a house? Guiding activities, leading walk, creating art, and classroom management are all part of life in the ZooKids classroom. The questions, songs, smiles, and FUN are non- stop! If helping our most pint- sized Zoo guests discover the wonder and awe of wildlife and wild places is your passion…a job within the ZooKids team could be a good fit for you.

Requirements

  • Able to work well with young children.
  • Able to balance multiple assignments successfully.
  • Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain).
  • Able to work successfully in a team setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior.
  • Able and willing to rotate time within and outside of assigned region.
  • Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook).
  • Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
  • Subject to BMV check.
  • Subject to Criminal Background check and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

  • Pursuing BA/BS in education, natural sciences, or other related field preferred.
  • Experience teaching preschool aged children preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Position will assist full-time Education staff with the implementation of ZooKids programming for children ages 3 yrs old-kindergarten.
  • Job functions will include but are not limited to delivering programming and actively participating in activities and classroom management, responsible for the overall safety and well-being of preschool age children, and set-up and clean-up of program activities.
  • Posted schedule may be subject to change based on operational needs such as weather condition, guest attendance and department needs.
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