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Education Specialist (Part-Time) at Akron Zoo
Akron, Ohio, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Education, STEM Programming, Problem-Based Learning, Animal Handling, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Training, Curriculum Development

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description
Description SUMMARY: The Education Specialist is primarily responsible for the delivery of innovative instructional programs for Pre-K-12 students using standards-based STEM programming and problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. The Educator must be able to safely work with and present the Akron Zoo’s animal ambassadors used for onsite and offsite programs ESSENTIAL DUTIES: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES Deliver/present educational interactions and programs to a variety of audiences including students (classroom and field trip groups), zoo visitors, tours, Zoomobile programs, animal encounters, etc. Deliver content, messaging and key talking points for educational opportunities at animal training walls, keeper talks, animal encounters, discovery carts, fact sheets, signage, etc. Collaborate with other departments as needed Safely handle ambassador animals in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Assist in training others on proper methods and techniques. Build and maintain a positive relationship with education animals required for training behaviors and safe handling. Requirements Associates or Bachelor’s degree (or actively working toward) in Education, Biology, Zoology, Communications or related field At least one season (3 months) experience as a seasonal interpreter and/or other related experience teaching, training, and presenting to small and large groups Valid State of Ohio driver’s license
Responsibilities
The Education Specialist is responsible for delivering innovative instructional programs for Pre-K-12 students using standards-based STEM programming and problem-based learning curriculum. This includes presenting educational interactions and programs to various audiences and safely handling ambassador animals.