Environmental Learning Center Part-Time Faculty Pool

Position: Environmental Learning Center [Part-Time Faculty Pool]
Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire an Environmental Learning Center position. This is a part-time, faculty, exempt, and non benefits-eligible position.

This is a part-time instructor pool for available assignments in Fall and Spring terms. We expect the position to work between 5 and 10 hours per week, generally weekday mornings. The work is in-person and takes place in our Oregon City campus. The activities are mostly field trips that take place outdoors. This role will require selecting a schedule based on your availability on a weekly basis on a first come, first served basis.

Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the college strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being.

At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

The Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College provides our community with several education opportunities and courses including the following:

* K-12 Field Trips

* Livestream programs

* Nature Spy Camps

* Nature Spy Explorer Kits

* Nature Striders Preschool programs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Job functions will vary depending on the program a person is placed into, but may include the following:

* Lead groups of children on nature-based field trips at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC).

* Lead day camp activities at the ELC.

* Deliver engaging outdoor lessons via Livestream from the ELC.

* Engage with children in a safe, welcoming and engaging manner.

* Interact with parents and teachers in a professional manner.

* Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas.

MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. This includes experience leading outdoor education for children.

* Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College's culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

KNOWLEDGE

* Knowledge of the natural world.

SKILLS

* Outdoor youth education: stimulating the imagination, encouraging a fun & enriching experience, conveying key concepts, establishing behavior expectations.

ABILITIES

* Ability to work with large groups of children in an outdoor setting, and to coordinate with other staff; communicate effectively with staff, families, teachers and children.

* Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Degree in Environmental Science/Education or related field.

* First Aid certification.

DESIRED LANGUAGES

* Due to our populations' needs, we'd encourage you to apply if you are bilingual in any of the following languages:

* Spanish

* Ukrainian

* Russian

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES

* Background check will be required at time of hire.

Application Instructions

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the Neo Gov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents:

* Resume

* Cover…