The ODC Education Network provides education, training, and support to local school districts in order to implement high quality nature based education programs.
The ODC Network is a nonprofit organization focused on educating children and families about our natural resources, providing educational programming throughout West Michigan.
The summer learning program is a camp-like education setting where informal and formal learning experiences are driven through exploration in nature.
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The ODC Network is an equal opportunity employer.
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Purpose: The Summer Educator will provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate nature-based experience for children in elementary who are enrolled in summer nature based literacy/math/recreation camps and programs with ODC Network.
The ODC Education Network is seeking summer educators with wide varieties of experience and backgrounds.
The organization strongly encourages pre-service teachers and college students to apply as well as certified or experienced educators.
Job Details:
Teaching or Assisting Teaching
Work cooperatively with team to incorporate nature into daily practices
Teach lessons to 10-15 students that have been prepared by curriculum developers
Assure compliance with all relevant governmental rules and regulations
Be aware of and responsive to best practices within elementary education and literacy
Creating Community
Work collaboratively with the ODC Network Team
Help maintain high quality physical facilities and spaces
Provide adequate and appropriate supervision for children at all times that promotes the safety and well being of child participants.
Supervision
Provided by Education Network Director
Desired Education/Experience:
Teaching certificate with elementary, early childhood, ZS endorsement, or Degree in Outdoor Education with teaching certificate preferred but not required.
Experience or college coursework in areas of early childhood or K-12 Education preferred but not required
Background/experience in nature-based instruction, outdoor education, or personal interests in outdoor activities preferred
Experience in place based, hands-on, or informal learning experiences for elementary students preferred
Experience in STEM for elementary aged children preferred
Given the number of english learners in this program, the ODC Network is encouraging and prioritizing bilingual candidates for this position.
Other Skills and Abilities Desired:
Demonstrated interest in elementary children and literacy
Interest in nature and being outdoors
Willingness to spend a significant amount of time outdoors each day, in all types of weather
Demonstrated good character, responsibility and suitability to meet the needs of children
Demonstrated ability to work in a team
Bilingual Qualifications or experience preferred
Must pass complete background check, including fingerprinting
Physical Demands:
This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, walking, standing, squatting, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, lifting, bending, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
The work/teaching is performed indoors and outdoors in most weather conditions.
Equipment Operated:
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Google Suite, and the operation of general office equipment
These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position.
This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned above.
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