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• ginnylsanchez

  Message 1 of 1 , Jul 31

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  Nature Vision is now hiring for Program Naturalists and a Preschool Instructional Assistant.  Please see the position descriptions below:

  Program Naturalist Position Announcement

  Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school and community for a sustainable future.  Nature Vision serves over 45,000 students annually.  In 2010, the Nature Vision team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Award with partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival.  Nature Vision was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence.

  Position description

  Duties include but are not limited to:

  ·        Presenting environmental education and outreach programs to schools and other groups in classrooms and outdoor settings from the Nature Vision menu of programs.  Training is provided.

  ·        Prep and clean-up of materials for presentations.

  ·        Driving to presentation sites driving across King and parts of Snohomish County to reach schools and other sites registered for programs.

  ·        Special projects as assigned.

  Start Date:  September 2014

   

  Hours: Part-time, 7-20 hours/week, varies according to registration and availability

   

  Salary: $15-$16/hour to start

  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in Education, Interpretation, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science or a related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with diverse groups of students.  Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must pass WA State Patrol criminal records check.

  Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own insured vehicle to drive to field sites. Mileage is reimbursed at federal rate.  May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

   

  To Apply:  Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard, Executive Directorgsanchez@… by August 25, 2014.

   

   

  Farrel-McWhirter Farm and Nature Preschool

  Instructional Assistant Position Announcement

  Nature Vision is now working in partnership with the City of Redmond to run the Farrel-McWhirter Park Preschool.  This will be the pilot year of this collaboration, and Nature Vision is seeking a well qualified Instructional Assistant to provide exceptional preschool program services alongside two other Nature Vision staff members.

  Position description

  Duties include but are not limited to:

  ·        Teaching preschool alongside the Preschool Director: Preschool Adventures, M, W, F 9:00 am-11:30 am plus additional planning time http://www.redmondrecreationguide.com/i/351302

  ·        Prep and clean-up of materials

  ·        Curriculum development as needed

  ·        Communicating with preschool parents as assigned

  ·        Substituting on M-F as available throughout the year

  Start Date:  September 2, 2014 or sooner

  End Date: June 5, 2015 (this position may become August-June if contract is renewed)

  Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week.

  Salary: $17.50 hour, non-benefitted

  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education desired, or combination of education and experience.  Bachelor’s degree or experience in Interpretation, Life Science, or related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to teach a nature-based preschool program indoors and in the field with groups of students in varying weather conditions.

  Must be enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about working with children.  Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly.  Must maintain current Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid certificates.

  Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own insured vehicle to drive to field sites. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

  To Apply:  Please email cover letter and resume to Clay Heilman cheilman@… by August 15, 2014, 5:00 pm