Environmental Educator – Washington Park

Full Time Environmental Educator – Washington Park

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Starting Compensation Range: $43, annually

Benefits:
Our full-time employees receive 24 PTO days annually (29+ following Year 1 of employment) plus 7 paid organizational holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance with above-average employer premium contributions, a 3% match on our 403(b) retirement plan, program registration and facility rental discounts, plus a strong commitment to work/life balance and great organizational culture. Additional benefits will be outlined in the hiring process.

Intended start date:
September 1st, 2026

Location:

Washington Park branch, Milwaukee, WI (in-person)

As an Environmental Educator you will engage school-age children in learning about nature and environmental science. During the school year, you will align teaching with school district and classroom curriculum requirements. This program requires a passion for working with kids, and the implementation of innovative, inquiry-based programs about natural history, science, ecology and environmental issues to school children K-12.

During the summer, the educator will lead camper-centered and nature-based activities for summer day camps with a focus on outdoor recreation and ecological sustainability. You will assist with daily operations of the Urban Ecology Center, intern coaching and volunteer recruitment and training.

• Teach outdoor, nature-based, environmental science programs for school groups.
• Present programs on natural history, natural science, ecology, STEM, and environmental issues to urban youth in kindergarten through 12th grades.
• Communicate with school liaisons and teachers about scheduling and program logistics.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to adapt programs.
• Drive 14 and 30-passenger buses to transport students.

• Adapt and update preexisting summer camp outlines.
• Co-teach camper-centered, inquiry-based experiences for summer camp students, including potential overnight experiences.
• Mentor college and high school interns serving as camp counselors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to prepare all materials for summer educational activities.
• Drive 14 and 30 passenger buses to transport program participants.
• Perform the role of assistant camp director as scheduled to represent the UEC summer camp program.

• Work in collaboration with other educators to organize and maintain all educational equipment and classroom spaces; prepare and maintain program materials.
• Contribute content to the Center’s website, social media, or newsletter, as needed.
• Assist with training and working with volunteers.
• Assist with publicity for the Urban Ecology Center programs.

We know that hardly anyone ‘checks ALL the boxes’ on job requirements, and that’s okay! If some or many of the items listed below describe you and your experiences, we’re excited to talk with you and encourage you to apply.

• Collaborates:
  You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively:
  You develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Reliability/action-oriented:
  Deliver on commitments and act with a clear sense of ownership.
• Interpersonal savvy:
  Relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people while recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Adaptability:
  You recognize individual control of self and actions; you rebound from setbacks and adversity.
• Addresses conflict:
  You courageously address conflict by caring personally and challenging directly (radical candor).
• Growth mindset:
  You demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development and are willing to incorporate feedback into the ways you approach work.
• Values differences:
  You recognize the value that…