Position Dates: Seasonal February-November
General Responsibilities:
- To teach for ACE Education field trips
- To assist with post field trip clean-up, and pre-field trip set-up
- To attend training sessions each fall and spring
Specific Responsibilities:
- Flexibility in offering programming that meets classroom needs and fulfills ACE Education goals.
- Direct supervision and program execution with 10-17 students, grades K-8 for day field trip and overnight residential environmental education hands-on activities in the outdoors.
- Oversee safe, fun learning experiences for the students.
- Teaching curriculum prepared by and trained by the ACE Education Environmental Education Director.
Qualifications:
- Degree in one of the following fields is strongly preferred:
Environmental Education, Natural/Environmental Sciences, Biology, Education or related field.
Or strong knowledge of flora and fauna with field teaching experience.
- Strong desire to teach children in an outdoor setting.
- Be in physical condition to lead multiple hikes on unpaved trails.
- Willingness to lead programs for Public and Private Religion Based school.
- Willingness to learn and grow with a growing program.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification a plus, but not required.
FAQs:
• What does “seasonal” mean?
Days that ACE Educators are needed will be announced as field trip dates are established by the schools. Depending on how full our calendar becomes, you are free to arrange as many or as few educational opportunities as you like.
• When do schools come to the Agapé Center?
September-early December, and February-May. We offer both day trips and overnight excursions. Day trips average 4.5 hours.
• Where is Agapé?
10 miles SW of Fuquay-Varina. 45 minutes from downtown Raleigh, 40 minutes from Fayetteville, 30 minutes from Cary & Lillington, 25 minutes from Sanford.
• When can I start?
As soon as the following season after being hired.
