TES Nature Educator - Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC) - Auburn Alabama

Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Posted On: 04/17/2024

Position Details







Position Information









Requisition Number

TES1553P









Home Org Name

Forestry Wildlife and Environment









Division Name

College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment









Position Title

TES Nature Educator - Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC)









Estimated Hours Per Week

20









Anticipated Length of Assignment











Job Summary

Do you like nature and the outdoors? Do you like teaching about the natural world? Come and work part-time at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center (KPNC) as a Nature Educator!



The KPNC is seeking teachers/naturalists to conduct educational programs and classes, lead camps and guided hikes, and assist with community events, all pertaining to outdoor and natural themes. Under the direct supervision of the KPNC Education Director, you will be teaching about a variety of possible topics including plant life and ecology, animal life and ecology, native/non-native species, forestry, geology, astronomy, biodiversity, climate, natural history, and much more. Classes consist of a broad diversity of students, interactive and engaging lessons, and innovative teaching strategies.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  
  
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  
  
• Assistance with special projects
  
  
• Seasonal work
  
  
• Emergencies
  
  
  
  
  
  
  If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
  
  AU students are not eligible for TES.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  
  
  
  
  
  • Leads interactive lessons on natural subject areas.
    
    
  • Completes entire lesson lifecycle including setup, lesson planning, material prep, presenting, and cleanup.
    
    
  • Leads guided hikes.
    
    
  • Supervises students of all ages.
    
    
  • Assists with community events.
    
    
  • Sets up program materials and displays for presentations and programs.
    
    
  • Cleans and organizes educational materials and supplies.
    
    
  • Researches and develops educational materials, references, and guides
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Minimum Qualifications
    
    
    
    
    
    • Experience leading/teaching students.
      
      
    • Experience working with the natural world.
      
      
    • Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
      
      
    • Excellent time management skills.
      
      
    • Ability to interact with students from a diversity of ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.
      
      
    • Ability to work independently, with little supervision
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Desired Qualifications
      
      Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, education, or a related field.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Posting Detail Information
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Salary Range
      
      $12.00/hour
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Work Hours
      
      10 hours per week as scheduled
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      City position is located in:
      
      Auburn
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      State position is located:
      
      Alabama
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Posting Date
      
      01/24/2023
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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      EEO Statement
      
      Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
      
      
      
      AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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