Educator ZU

Responsibilities

• Researches information and methods as they apply to educational programs
• Assists in the development and implementation of educational programs
• Conducts educational programs and instructs diverse ages of students in classroom and informal settings.

• Plans and develops conservation education materials, curriculum and educational programs which meet national and state standards.
• Researches and develops educational materials and distance learning program materials.
• Presents education program information to the media including live interviews, video and audio taped segments and distance learning.
• Provides information to the public regarding available education program, material, seminars and classes.
• Assists in the training of docents and teachers and with in-service programs.
• Conducts classes and lectures for various age groups of students.
• Assists with the feeding, cleaning and general care of the Meta Zoo Education Center animals.
• Performs related work.

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work.
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing.
• Works at locations with limited or difficult access including uneven terrain.
• Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements.
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds in a team setting.
• Must handle small exotic animals including but not limited to amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and birds.
• Works a varied schedule and extended periods including evenings.

• Bachelor's degree
• Biology
• Botany
• Education
• Environmental Studies
• Zoology
• Related field
• Including at least twelve semester hours in Education.

Two years of teaching in a curriculum based state, nationally or internationally recognized or accredited school (including Native American reservation schools and foreign education institutions), zoo, aquarium or nature center experience.

• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must have sufficient hearing and sight to ensure the safety of zoo guests and employees.
• Must pass an annual tuberculin test.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.