NATURE OF WORK:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

       Work directly with the Environmental Education Teacher in developing, presenting and supporting the instructional program of environmental education in St. Mary's County;  Instruct field and classroom programs for PreK - 12 students at field sites and school sites in areas including ecology, natural resources, canoeing and water safety;

       Provide professional development and resource assistance to SMCPS teachers and staff;

       Work closely with SMCPS teachers and staff and community partners to deliver environmental programs for St. Mary's County Public Schools' students;

       Proactively collaborate with staff to deliver and improve the instructional program;

       Actively participate in professional development activities; and

       Initiate and maintain care and protection of program materials and sites without supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

       Excellent student engagement and participation skills;

       Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold temperatures, in inclement weather, on uneven terrain, on and in the water, and with wildlife;  Associates degree or higher preferred;

       Experience as a field instructor, naturalist or camp director preferred;

       Certification and experience as an instructor of water safety, canoeing or kayaking; • Maintain certification in CPR/first Aid;

       Ability to integrate SMCPS content standards to provide transdisciplinary environmental instruction;

       Respectful and effective communications skills for interactions with students, colleagues, SMCPS teachers, administrators and staff, parents and community members; and  Ability to incorporate feedback and direction.