Nature/rooted Educator - Binghamton, United States - Cornell Cooperative - Broome County

Description

This position will serve as a 4-H After-School Educator, 4-H and Community Nature-Based Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Broome County.

This incumbent will provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth grades 2-5 in the Binghamton City School District, implement existing Nature-Based programming, education and activities for adults and children on birds, mammals, insects, trees, pond studies as well as other Nature-Based programing that aligns with the Nature-Based Plan of Work.

This position will provide instruction using established 4-H curriculum in environmental science and natural resources, science, technology, engineering/environment, art/agriculture and math (STEAM).

The position will utilize a variety of delivery methods to provide research-based information, programming development of lesson plans, and activities including direct teaching, field programs/tours, workshops, mass media, newsletters, and online.

This position will refer questions to appropriate specialists within Cornell Cooperative Extension, regional specialists, the state-wide Extension System, or to other agencies as appropriate.

Under the direction of the RootED After-School Supervisor and Environment Program Lead, this position will work with community members, students, school staff, related service providers, non-profit entities, and municipalities to support both RootED after-school STEAM and nature-based education.

This position will also coordinate administrative aspects of the Nature-Based Education Program and will assist the Environment Program Lead with marketing and fundraising efforts for 4-H and Community Nature-Based Education Programming.

• Specify required minimum equivalency for education, experience, skills, information systems knowledge, etc._
• Associate's Degree or equivalent education (High School Diploma/GED and one (1) year of transferrable prograM/Functional experience).
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Valid New York State Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards (DMV and criminal background checks).
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

• Specify preferred specialized education, field and/or certifications._
• Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with education, ecology, animal science, natural resources, agriculture, youth and or human development highly preferred.
• Experience with 4H Youth Development education in Cooperative Extension or other youth development organization.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups; adults and youth.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

• Elementary school

• After school

• Inperson