Team Up - Education Facilitator

Team Up - Education Facilitator

Team Up Ameri Corps places Ameri Corps members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. Through collaborative service, Team Up Ameri Corps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand effectiveness of southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive. Each Team Up Ameri Corps member serves directly at a non-profit, school, or government agency called their Host Site. Members serving at different Host Sites are all part of the Team Up Ameri Corps member cohort;

the cohort meets periodically to connect, learn, and build community together. Members are placed at Host Sites based on their specific skills and interests, as well as their desired location of service. We have both Full- and Part-time positions in a variety of focus areas. All positions require a motivated individual that is committed to improving the well-being of community members in beautiful southwest Colorado.

Position focus areas include, but are not limited to: youth development, restorative justice, immigrant resource navigation, economic mobility, housing security, social emotional learning, and early childhood education. To view the full position description and see other available positions, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Team Up values the diversity of our community. In principle and in practice the diverse nature of our board, staff, and volunteers is recognized as one of our best assets.

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Member Duties :
The SOIL Lab Education Facilitator will support outdoor environmental education programming at the SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab, a community garden, 42-ft Grow Dome greenhouse, and aquaponics facility in Durango, CO. Responsibilities include leading PreK-college field trips, supporting community education events and off-site outreach, assisting with garden maintenance, and contributing to the design and development of The SOIL Hub, a new outdoor gathering and learning space.

The member will also help implement new middle and high school curricula focused on science, sustainability, and social-emotional well-being. This is a hands-on, creative role with room to shape programming as the site grows.

Program Benefits :
Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Health Coverage , Living Allowance .

Terms :

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

Service Areas :

None

Skills :

Leadership , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Youth Development , General Skills , Conflict Resolution .