Naturalist Educator

at  AmeriCorps

The School Year Naturalist Educator, an AmeriCorps member, will be an essential member of the team for this young non-profit organization. This person will primarily implement and support the Student Stewards Program. The Student Stewards Program uses public parks within walking distance of under-served schools as learning laboratories. Students engage in hands-on citizen science research with a goal of improved academic engagement and better preparation for educational success. This will include teaching a three part class to underserved schools, developing and maintaining relationships with Washoe County schools administration and teachers, and developing and writing curriculum. This AmeriCorps member will also develop and implement the Student Stewards Spring Break Camp, a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) camp for economically disadvantaged students.
Member Duties : Primary Responsibilities: Facilitate the Student Stewards Program; Write new and enhance current STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) curriculum using Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards; Develop and maintain partnerships with school administrators and teachers; Facilitate TMPF’s Junior Naturalist Program; Facilitate Student Stewards Camps. Secondary Responsibilities: Facilitate other interpretive programs such as Truckee Meadows Trails Challenge and Discover Your Parks walks; Community outreach for the Student Stewards Program; Create new youth education programs and events.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

SKILLS :

Public Speaking , Environment , Education , Team Work , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Youth Development .

EDUCATION LEVEL

College graduate

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