General Youth Ed Instructor

Overview: Teach hands-on plant science programming as part of Arboretum field trips, in-classroom outreach experiences and summer day camps

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Deliver high-quality programs that connect children to plants and the natural world
* Communicate positively and appropriately with parents/teachers/adults/volunteers
* Prepare, set up and manage program supplies stocking items for the next instructor
* Maintain a safe and fun learning environment for students
* Delegate tasks and provide guidance for volunteers
* Provide feedback information for program improvement
* Assigned work may be a mix of lead teaching responsibilities and assisting other staff in program delivery

WORK SCHEDULE:
Commitment: On call /as needed
Hours: negotiable 0-40 hours/week (will vary from week to week)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in education, horticulture, natural sciences or related field
* Experience teaching in a classroom or informal setting
* Ability to teach with energy, clarity, and flexibility
* Enthusiasm for working with kids using patience and a sense of humor
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Ability to walk, bend, and lift 20 pounds, working indoors and outdoors
* Must successfully pass a background check
* Good driving record

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Knowledge and excitement around popular camp themes: Minecraft, Harry Potter, cooking, art, spies, mad science etc.
* Knowledge of, and willingness to play games, use puppets, dress in costume and get messy

Pay Range: $15.25 - $19.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

To apply, e-mail resume, cover letter, and references to the Youth Education School and Family Program Manager Malia Brandt - leck0012@umn.edu

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