School-year ZooKids Instructor

Job functions include, but are not limited to, delivering educational programming; actively participating in activities and classroom management; ensuring the overall safety and well-being of preschool-aged children; setting up and cleaning up program activities; and preparing lessons and activities. 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.

Overview:

 

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.

 

Responsibilities:

Position implements ZooKids preschool programming during the school year for the Zoo’s 3-year-old and 4–5-year-old classes. Job functions include, but are not limited to, delivering educational programming; actively participating in activities and classroom management; ensuring the overall safety and well-being of preschool-aged children; setting up and cleaning up program activities; and preparing lessons and activities.

 

Hours: 

• The first day of class is September 8. 
• (Optional to attend) Meet the Teacher night is the evening of September 1 & 2.

• Tuesday/Thursday 8:30-4:00
• Wednesday/Friday 8:30- 1:00.  

Qualifications:

• Experience teaching preschool aged children preferred.
• 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.
• Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• Subject to BMV check.
• Subject to Criminal Background check and fingerprinting.