Wage: $10.00/hour, non-exempt
Application Deadline: February 28, 2003, 5:00 p.m.
Position begins late March and ends mid-June 2003, with a duration of approximately 12 weeks.
Teaching Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., from April 1st to June 12, 2003. Two ninety-minute classes each day, contingent upon enrollment.
Summary: Develop and present educational activities for 3 to 5 year-old children attending classes at the zoo, while parents are in attendance. Utilize classroom facilities, common classroom materials, zoo exhibits and other zoo resources to teach developmental skills and content while promoting parent/child interaction and appreciation for wildlife. Supervision is received from the Education Program Coordinator.
Requirements: High School diploma or G.E.D., and two years experience presenting educational materials in formal or non-formal settings for children K-12. Preference given to candidates with at least two years of college level coursework. An understanding of animals in a zoological setting and wildlife conservation is helpful. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and experience with interactive teaching methodologies
Ability to develop lesson plans.
Ability to interact with adults (parents) effectively.
Extensive knowledge of age appropriate learning activities
Knowledge of age appropriate craft activities
Knowledge of age appropriate games and songs
Knowledge of appropriate concepts and skills that can be taught to the age group
Knowledge of behavioral and academic capabilities of 3 to 5 year old children
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: This position opens Feb. 7, 2003. To apply, please submit a resume with a cover letter describing why your background and experience make you the ideal candidate. Additionally, please address the following required questions:
" Develop a ninety-minute lesson plan for a group of ten, 3-year old students and their parents, utilizing basic age-appropriate concepts. Incorporate the zoos elephant exhibit.
" Describe the adjustments you would make to the lesson plan for 4-year old children? For 5-year old children?
" Explain how you would incorporate these ideas for a mixed age class of 3-5 year olds.(Please See Reverse)
Your resume, cover letter and lesson plan must be received at the Oregon Zoo Education Division, ATTN: Nancy, 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221; fax to (503) 220-5712; email jobs@metro.dst.or.us, by 5:00p.m., on February 28, 2003.
PERS: Metro participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), contributing both the employer and employee portion; eligibility generally begins after working 600 or more hours in a 12-month period.
Immigration law notice: Only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States will be hired. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an employment eligibility form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility.
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or sexual orientation. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request, for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
