Natural Areas Instructor Part-Time
Natural Areas Instructor Part-Time
Posted on :
06-04-2025
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Hourly Salary
$ 16 - 16
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-04-2025
Job Description
The Natural Areas Instructor leads programs at the William F. Sherman Jr. Interpretive Center at Lyman Woods and various other Downers Grove Park District Parks.
Programs can include teaching audiences such as: school groups birthday parties scouts day camps and school break camps early childhood adults and families. Program topics may include: wetland ecology night hikes animal adaptations geology outdoor skills and forest ecology.
Hours vary based on program schedule. Multiple positions are available.
Pay rate: $16 $16.50 per hour
Engages and interacts with program audiences.
Interprets outlines and communicates in a manner that is appropriate for the program audience.
Provide a safe and nurturing experience for all students.
Assist with implementation of daily activities that are age appropriate and designed for student growth.
Uses a range of teaching approaches and adapts instruction to include all children.
Assist with preparation of materials for class project and activities.
Staffs the Interpretive Center reception desk when needed.
Attends staff meetings trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor.
Enforces and follow Park Districts safety policies to ensure environment and participants are safe
Other duties as assigned.
Programs can include teaching audiences such as: school groups birthday parties scouts day camps and school break camps early childhood adults and families. Program topics may include: wetland ecology night hikes animal adaptations geology outdoor skills and forest ecology.
Hours vary based on program schedule. Multiple positions are available.
Pay rate: $16 $16.50 per hour
Additional Benefits:
- Free membership to the 4500 Fitness Center
- Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification Training
- Various District Discounts
Engages and interacts with program audiences.
Interprets outlines and communicates in a manner that is appropriate for the program audience.
Provide a safe and nurturing experience for all students.
Assist with implementation of daily activities that are age appropriate and designed for student growth.
Uses a range of teaching approaches and adapts instruction to include all children.
Assist with preparation of materials for class project and activities.
Staffs the Interpretive Center reception desk when needed.
Attends staff meetings trainings and special events as scheduled by the Recreation Supervisor.
Enforces and follow Park Districts safety policies to ensure environment and participants are safe
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum age 16 years old
Interest in working in outdoor education
1 years teaching/education experience in formal or informal education preferred
Must exhibit: problemsolving abilities adaptability good judgment and safety awareness
Must possess good communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and the general public
CPR First Aid and AED certification or a willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of employment; the Park District provides training
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in an outdoor setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including precipitation poison ivy and stinging or biting insects. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be frequently required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Employee may be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
1 years teaching/education experience in formal or informal education preferred
Must exhibit: problemsolving abilities adaptability good judgment and safety awareness
Must possess good communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and the general public
CPR First Aid and AED certification or a willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of employment; the Park District provides training
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in an outdoor setting. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including precipitation poison ivy and stinging or biting insects. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be frequently required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Employee may be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Part-Time
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