Part-Time Environmental Education Instructor - Burton -H Center

Position: Part-Time Environmental Education Instructor - Burton 4-H Center

Job Overview

Title:

Part‑Time Environmental Education Instructor – Burton 4‑H Center

Posting Number: S14507P

Working Title:

Part‑Time Environmental Education Instructor – Burton 4‑H Center

Department: CAES‑Burton 4‑H Center

Posting Type:
External

Employment Type:

Employee

Full/Part Time:
Part Time

Additional Schedule Information:
Schedule may vary based on the needs of the center

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 12/17/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 12/31/2025

Location of Vacancy:
Burton 4‑H Center – Tybee Island

EEO Policy Statement

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Position Summary

This job is a permanent part‑time position as an Environmental Educator at Burton 4‑H Center located on Tybee Island, Georgia. The primary responsibility is to independently lead K‑12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects offered include life and earth science, ecology, and marine science. Other responsibilities include animal care, maintenance of teaching areas and resources, facilities, grounds, and support of general operations of the facility.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Commitment, genuine interest in child development, dynamic personality, well‑developed communication skills, creativity, and leadership ability
• Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to K‑12 grade youth
• Broad knowledge of outdoor education and able to work in an outdoor setting
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others)

Physical Demands

• Work when exposed to outdoor elements including but not limited to adverse physical and weather conditions.
• Lift 20-40 pounds and walk approximately 3 miles daily.
• Driving to include CDL school buses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Educational Duties (50%):
  • Independently lead K-12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting for 1‑2 or 3‑day field studies.
  • Class subjects offered include life and earth science, survival skills, team building, high‑and low‑ropes challenges, and pioneer living skills.
  • Teach classes, and implement new, innovative, academic, and research‑based curriculum and classes in keeping with state and national standards.
• General Operations Duties (40%):
  • Maintenance and cleanup of facilities and grounds. Dining hall assistance. General support of overall center operations.
  • Office and reception work, scheduling school and conference group visits, working in the dining hall or kitchen as needed, conference group support, on‑call duties, maintenance projects, housekeeping duties, drive buses for group programming.
• Animal Care Duties (10%):
  • Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas including the herpetology lab.

Additional Information

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes

Does this position require a P‑Card? No

Is having a P‑Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes

Does this position have security access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, or access to chemicals and medications)? No

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Erine‑Fay Mc Naught

Recruitment Contact Email:
erinefay.mcnaught

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