Opportunity summary
Term length
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2/18/2025 - 8/15/2025
Application window
10/14/2024 - 12/31/2024
Location
Littleton, Colorado
Hourly pay equivalent
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$13.83
Project summary
Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming.
Opportunity description
This position will be located at Denver Audubon in Littleton, CO. The Environmental Educator will teach science, environmental education, and conservation to students in grades K-12 both in classrooms and the Nature Center. They will collaborate with the education team to develop and enhance curriculum, program marketing, and evaluation. They will facilitate programs including bird banding, owl programs, nature hikes, and pond explorations.
Benefits
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Ethic of national and community service and a strong desire to create positive change; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; computer literate; High school diploma or GED required; Ability to pass criminal history checks required; Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance required; U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required
Preferred qualifications
Passionate commitment to youth development and environmental / conservation / science education; Experience or strong interest in teaching in informal settings such as nature centers and camps; Commitment to continuous growth; Team player: fun, outgoing, passionate, organized, creative, resourceful, critical thinker, results-oriented, and self-motivated; Passionate about Denver Audubon's mission
