Newark Green Team
Dedicated to a greener healthier and more sustainable Newark
About the Role
Salary $18/hr. Maximum of 25 hours per week.
General Statement of Work
Part-time. Under the direction of the Facility Manager and Program Coordinator, a Teacher/Program Assistant aids the Center staff in conducting environmental education programs and helping to support special events serving all ages and interest groups at the Center. The Teacher/Program Assistant will also provide administrative support in the daily execution of assigned program(s) or projects. Ability to work week days and Saturdays between 9am to 2pm is necessary, as well as occasional weekday afternoons and evenings; approximately 25 hours per week.
Duties
1. Teach environmental education programming at the Center and in the County System, as required, for children ages 18 months to grade 12 and adults.
2. Work closely with Center staff to carry out the Center’s vision and mission.
3. Present a positive image to the all facility users and the public.
4. Perform other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
The candidate for this position has background in biology, environmental science, education, or related field with excellent public speaking skills. Some teaching experience required, as well as knowledge or familiarity with local environmental issues, flora and fauna, ecosystems, outdoor activities, and education. Prior experience working with the public, especially groups of children, in educational settings is also preferred. Considerable walking and some lifting required.
About the Company
The Essex County Environmental Center is an environmental education center with a mission to create awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and its relationship to Essex County residents. The Center is dedicated to uniting its twenty-two communities through integrated educational programs including hands-on activities.
The Center, a facility of the Essex County Park System, is located in Essex County West Essex Park, a wooded wetland habitat with access to the Passaic River which makes for an interesting and affordable site to book a naturalist led field trip for school groups, scouts, adult and community groups. This state-of-the-art facility was constructed as an environmentally sensitive building using natural and recycled materials and innovative energy saving technologies.
Apply By
Submit resume and references to: Tara Casella, Center Director, Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle
Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ 07068 tcasella@parks.essexcountynj.org