Youth Development Ag In the Classroom Educator - Warsaw, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County has an opening for full-time Youth Development / Ag In the Classroom Educator located from the Warsaw, NY office. The Youth Development Educator will serve as a member of the Youth Development Team, assisting with the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of youth-focused educational programs and activities. This position will have a specific focus on: • School-based programs, including Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) and Dairy in the Classroom (DITC) • Farm to School initiatives in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm to School partners and Central School System contacts • 4-H STEAM programming (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Agriculture, Mathematics) in coordination with the 4-H STEAM Committee In addition to school-year programming, responsibilities will include assisting in development of summer day camps and Wyoming County Fair-related events.

Requirements

Master’s degree with experience relevant to the role of the position. Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years transferrable, relevant, evidence-based research experience may substitute.
Experience teaching children in a K-12, informal education, or camp setting.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English.
Experience with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, other educators, community, and professional leaders.
Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, timely, and tactfully through verbal, written and electronic methods.
Ability and willingness to work with a high degree of integrity, accuracy, organization, sound professional judgment, and the ability to handle confidential, sensitive information.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate in-classroom work schedules with fellow Central School District educators, co-coordinate advisory group, and effectively prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, and program requirements.
Ability to align educational programming with the needs of collaborators and grant objectives.
Ability to present effective and relevant educational lessons to target audiences in group settings.
Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in Spanish.
Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations.
Degree in Agriculture, Food, Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline.
Experience guiding and collaborating with educators, home-school groups, and volunteers.
Experience teaching children in a formal education setting.
Experience working for or participating in 4-H programs.
Experience working in the agriculture or food system.

Responsibilities

Assist Supervisor and Executive Director with development of Youth Development educational STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Agriculture, and Math), Farm to School, and Agriculture in the Classroom School/Dairy in the Classroom programming to meet identified needs and diverse interests of school-age youth.
Assist in creating lesson plans, curricula, program materials, and educational resources for school-year and summer programming.
Participate in advisory committees and collaborative planning efforts to support program relevance and effectiveness.
Assist with structuring programs to meet the needs of diverse youth audiences across formal and informal educational settings.
Deliver high quality Agriculture in the Classroom, Dairy in the Classroom, Farm to School, day camp, and afterschool programs that address local, regional, and statewide priorities.
Provide instruction in traditional classrooms and non-traditional settings such as homeschool groups, field trips, fairs, and community-based programs.
Deliver engaging, age-appropriate youth learning experiences across diverse settings and formats—classroom instruction, hands-on activities (e.g., taste tests), field trips, school-wide and afterschool programs, 4-H activities—using a variety of educational methods including direct instruction, group learning, media, and digital/distance technologies.
Occasionally apply existing subject matter knowledge (agriculture, food, farm, and STEAM) and utilize existing research-based curriculum to create lessons plans to deliver educational programs.
Deliver programs and participate in special projects including but not limited to the 4-H Leader training, County Fair, State Fair, 4-H Fundraising, Public Presentations, Recognition Night, enrollment campaign, and other extension association activities, as assigned.
Serve as agriculture, Farm to School, and STEAM subject matter resource utilizing existing subject matter resources and materials.
Provide educational program efforts via mass media including contributing articles to 4-H newsletter, utilizing emails, phone messages, and social media postings.
Via established program parameters, communicate and cooperate with school personnel to foster intentional instruction and to address the needs and interests of participating youth.
Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant Universities in a professional manner as part of program delivery.
Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Program staff to support the goals and objectives of the CCE Wyoming County Strategic Plan.
Interact with program participants always representing CCE in a professional, attentive, and proactive manner.
Assist with the design and implementation of Agriculture in the Classroom, Dairy in the Classroom, Farm to School, day camp program evaluation.
Collect evaluation data from participants, schools, volunteers, and partners in accordance with established procedures.
Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods.
Communicate evaluation results and findings to Program Manager and the Executive Director, as requested.
Assist in recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programs.
Assist with planning the delivery of established educational program goals.
Assist with identifying program, activity, and resource needs necessary to implement initiatives and projects.
Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise in the operation of Agriculture in the Classroom, Dairy in the Classroom, Farm to School, day camp programming, County Fair events, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures with the guidance of supervisor and Executive Director.
Assist in identifying and recommending program needs (i.e., program supplies and materials).
Assist with identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association.
Assist with ensuring volunteer direction and management procedures are followed according to established policies and procedures by providing guidance, leadership and resources for volunteers and volunteer leaders including recruitment, screening, orientation, training, evaluation, and management.
Assist in ensuring school system partnerships adhere to agreement scope of work.
Coordinate identified administrative tasks to support the delivery of established educational program goals, i.e., confirming events; gathering materials and resources for program delivery; and ensuring delivery to offsite program locations.
Schedule, coordinate, and/or facilitate school-based program efforts, meetings, programs, trainings, and conference calls related assigned programmatic efforts as required.
Maintain records of class participants, complete reports, and accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required.
Provide support and coordination for various County and State Fair activities including enlistment of judges, scheduling of animal shows, staffing and coordination of volunteers for designated shows, programs, and events.
Effectively communicate with parents of school districts as needed to achieve program goals.
Document schedule of classroom visits and coordination meetings associated with contracts and grants, report to Supervisor and/or Executive Director, as required.
Assist in utilizing effective marketing strategies in the promotion of programming efforts to include, but not limited to: print media, news media, social media, and multi-media efforts.
Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations, and businesses to facilitate continued programming efforts.
Prepare and submit accurate expense reports, mileage reports, receipts/supporting documentation, and/or vouchers in a timely manner per established policy and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed, and/or maintained.
Provide data and information to assist with preparation of reports, impact statements, and success stories for funders, advisory committees, Board, and others as requested.
Transport self, program participants, volunteers, and/or program materials/resources as necessary as part of performing position responsibilities.
In cooperation with the Supervisor, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes in programming and association priorities.
Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and events as scheduled/required.
Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health, and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Conduct all programming and activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association policies, procedures, and processes.
Carry out assignments and other duties as assigned by supervisor, including but not limited to local fairs, community activities, etc. Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned.
Perform all assigned duties in a professional, timely, and accurate manner.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.