Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming, while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. eeCorps members provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. AmeriCorps provides opportunities to improve lives and foster civic engagement all across the country. This position will be located at Wild Bear Nature Center (WBNC), which is located in Nederland, CO. Founded in 1995, WBNC’s mission is to inspire a lifelong connection to nature and community through creative exploration of the outdoors. WBNC serves the rural Peak to Peak region, Boulder and Gilpin counties, and the wider Front Range. The AmeriCorps member serving with the eeCorps at WBNC will collaborate with our education team to plan fun and hands-on nature based programs for K-12 school age children. They will plan and implement creative hands-on full day, half day, nature clubs, and other nature education programs.
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Member Duties : -Collaborate in planning fun, hands-on nature based programs for grades K-12 -Plan &implement creative hands-on full day, half day, nature clubs & other nature education programs -Plan & implement virtual education programs and resources as needed -Adopt all Wild Bear policies/procedures engaging in hands-on creative programs while keeping participants safe -Collaborate with staff to create program curricula, planning guides & resources -Organize & maintain education materials -Integrate new ideas into existing programs & materials -Collaborate with staff to create nature adventure enrichment kits for teachers & families -Track progress & collect evaluation data -Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings & trainings -Complete & submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines -Some local travel required & occasional statewide travel possible
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Environment , Children/Youth .
Education , Environment , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Computers/Technology , Education , Communications , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Youth Development , Public Speaking , General Skills , Environment , First Aid .
Computers/Technology , Education , Communications , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Youth Development , Public Speaking , General Skills , Environment , First Aid .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
eeCorps Nature Educator (Wild Bear Nature Center)
Program Start/End Date
09/05/2023 - 08/15/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
COLORADO
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 05/25/2023 To 08/31/2023
To apply :
Phone 30327395274
E-mail americorps@caee.org
Website caee.org/jobs/948
Contact
Erin Dreps
1536 Wynkoop St
Denver CO 80202
3032739527 x4
americorps@caee.org
Listing ID
105512
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