AmeriCorps

eeCorps Environmental Educator (Denver Audubon)

  • AmeriCorps
  • Coffeyville, CO
  • Part Time
  • 2 months ago
Salary
N/A

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Job Description

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. AmeriCorps members serving with the eeCorps provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. This position will be located at Denver Audubon, which is located in Littleton, CO. Denver Audubon’s mission is inspiring actions that protect birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through education, conservation, and research. We connect people to nature with programs in schools, local parks, libraries, and in partnership with other organizations. The Environmental Educator will teach science, environmental education, and conservation to students in grades K-12 both in classrooms and our Nature Center. They will collaborate with the education team to develop and enhance curriculum, program marketing, and evaluation. They will facilitate programs including bird banding, owl programs, nature hikes, and pond explorations.


Member Duties : -Instruct hands-on science, environmental education, and conservation classes for school groups, youth programs, and community programs -Collaborate with the education team to develop, enhance, and implement curricula, marketing, and educational materials -Teach three to four days per week during the spring bird banding season -Support year-long school programs including high school service-learning projects -Teach week-long summer camps for elementary and middle school students focused on wildlife, art, watersheds, birds, and nature -Encourage stewardship through enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for birds, other wildlife, and habitats -Track progress and collect evaluation data for the program’s performance measures -Attend all required eeCorps/AmeriCorps orientations, meetings, and trainings -Complete and submit all necessary eeCorps paperwork and reports by predetermined deadlines -Some local travel required and occasional statewide travel possible


Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .


Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .


Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Education , Environment .


Skills :
Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , General Skills , Youth Development .




SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National



Program

eeCorps Environmental Educator (Denver Audubon)



Program Start/End Date

02/16/2025 - 08/15/2025



Work Schedule
Part Time



Education level

High school diploma/GED



Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99


Program Locations
COLORADO


Accepting Applications

From 10/14/2024 To 02/16/2025



To apply :

Phone 3032739527


Website https://caee.org/jobs/1138



Contact
Erin Dreps

1536 Wynkoop St

Denver CO 80202

3032739527


caee.org/americorps


Listing ID
120464

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