Auburn University, Alabama
Do you like nature and the outdoors? Do you like teaching about the natural world? Come and work part-time at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC) as a Nature Educator!
The KPNC is seeking teachers/naturalists to conduct educational programs and classes, lead camps and guided hikes, and assist with community events, all pertaining to outdoor and natural themes. Under the direct supervision of the KPNC Education Director, you will be teaching about a variety of possible topics including plant life and ecology, animal life and ecology, native/non-native species, forestry, geology, astronomy, biodiversity, climate, natural history, and much more. Classes consist of a broad range of students, interactive and engaging lessons, and innovative teaching strategies.
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
- Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
- Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
- Assistance with special projects
- Seasonal work
- Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
Responsibilities:
- Leads interactive lessons on natural subject areas.
- Completes entire lesson lifecycle including setup, lesson planning, material prep, presenting, and cleanup.
- Leads guided hikes.
- Supervises students of all ages.
- Assists with community events.
- Sets up program materials and displays for presentations and programs.
- Cleans and organizes educational materials and supplies.
- Researches and develops educational materials, references, and guides
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience leading/teaching students.
- Experience working with the natural world.
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to interact with students from a diversity of ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently, with little supervision
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Pay Range:
USD $12.00 - USD $14.00 /Hr.
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Auburn University
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The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate,
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