Environmental Education Instructor

Posted by Pocono Environmental Education Center on 12/21/2021

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor

Job Categories: Outdoor Education

Company Type: Service

State: PA

City: Dingmans Ferry

Country: United States

Required Experience: 0 - 1 year

Job Type: Seasonal Full Time

Salary: $340 per week with room and board

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: No

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the National Park Service's Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.  The center's outdoor classroom consists of a 38-acre campus with easy access to over 250,000 acres of public lands.

BROAD FUNCTIONS:

Environmental Education Instructors at PEEC perform three major duties: program delivery, program development, and customer service.  Sample responsibilities include:

·         Provide quality environmental education programs for PEEC’s formal and informal education guests, including but not limited to schools, summer camps, scout, and public programs.

·         Participate in facility and instructional materials up-keep and receptionist duties

·         Responds to questions or requests for information from program participants and visitors about PEEC policies/procedures, programs, points of interest in the park, or other information

·         Any additional responsibilities that further the mission of PEEC and its operations.

EMPLOYMENT WINDOW

Seasonal employment begins February 21, 2022 and stretches to September/October.

Limited summer positions are available starting May 23, 2022 and end in August.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• Receive consistent ‘excellent’ evaluations from program participants
• Willing acceptance of tasks deemed necessary for the program and PEEC as a whole organization and completion in a timely manner

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports to Director of Education and Director of Operations

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Prepare and present engaging, hands-on lessons tailored to a wide range of youth and the general public while being mindful of the backgrounds and needs of each school group, incorporating teacher requests within our educational framework, program logistics, and student interests
• Plan and lead camp and public programming, including occasional evening programs, special events, overnights, and other specialized programs.
• Enthusiasm and commitment for environmental education and the mission, goals and values of PEEC
• Ability to implement and model excellent risk management practices and maintain a safe environment for our students and staff
• Desire to work in a highly collaborative team-based environment
• CPR and First Aid required within two months of employment (certification opportunity provided by PEEC)
• Ability to move up to 50lbs and set-up equipment (i.e. tables, chairs, A/V equipment)
• Ability to hike on trails, traverse stairs and uneven terrain as well as the ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
• Ability to make independent decisions and respond to immediate needs of guests, emergency situations, and program needs
• Ability to work well with limited supervision and demonstrate flexibility
• Full understanding that the nature of working at a residential, not-for-profit requires a dynamic, buoyant personality
• Actively participate in staff community by attending meetings and trainings as scheduled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College graduate of Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Education, or related discipline
• Experience teaching and/or working with groups, camps
• Willingness to work with people of all ages in a residential setting
• Competency in one or more outdoor/science specialty
• Certification in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, AED, Life Guarding desirable
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment.
• All hires must submit to Criminal Background checks, including fingerprinting and child abuse clearances.

About Pocono Environmental Education Center

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the 77,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Receation Area and is the educational, non-profit partner of the National Park Service unit.

Within driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia, PEEC offers a variety of options for all visitors from school field trips and scout programs to public hiking trails and nature programs.