Outdoor Educator/Naturalist

~ Welcome to the Rowan Salisbury Schools! Our goal is to provide extraordinary learning experiences for our students. We are recognized nationally for our innovative approaches to teaching and learning AND we are ranked in the 'Top 10' nationally for pioneering uses of technology in our classrooms for student success. ~

We build on a strong foundation focused on Literacy, that leads our students into discovering and achieving their personal life goals. Our students are guided through a CCRP learning model where instruction is Connected, Collaborative, Relevant, and Personal.

Each student in our district has a personal iPad or laptop. Students in grades 3-12 can take their devices home. We lead our students into becoming critical thinkers so they can solve real-world challenges. This is accomplished through problem-based learning in an inspiring collaborative learning environment.

Position Overview

• Rowan-Salisbury Schools has an opening for an Outdoor Educator/Naturalist.
• Term of Employment: 12 month position.

Responsibilities

• Align STEM and Outdoor Learning experiences with Common Core and Essential Learning Standards to enhance classroom learning
• Maintain inventory, clean, refurbish and store materials related to STEM and Outdoor Learning experiences
• Maintain safety materials and equipment, including SDS documentation, proper storage of chemicals, fire extinguishers and first aid kits for teaching areas
• Manage communication with participating schools and community groups to include Program Descriptions and Distribution, Curriculum Alignment, Scheduling Information, Data Base of Participants, Online Support and Public Relations
• Manage and coordinate general care of Animal, Rainforest and Aquaria Exhibits/Displays
• Trail and Wetland Maintenance, Refurbishment and Long-Term Care Planning
• Coordinate and contact with public officials and community partners related to outdoor education

Qualifications

• Environmental Education background or NCEE Certification
• Minimum 3 years formal/informal education experience
• Background in Interpretation* Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, Presentation, Organizational, Communication, Leadership and Supervision

Skills Required:

• Ability to Develop Quality Educational Programs and Activities Required
• Strong Technology Skills Required
• Ability to Relate Positively with the General Public and Interact Effectively with Teachers, Students and Horizons Unlimited Staff Members Required
• CPR and First Aid Certification Required
• Bus/CDL Endorsement Preferred

Special Conditions:

• Must be able to travel to other RSS Sites for Programming
• Obtain/Maintain NCEE Certification
• Supervise and perform trail maintenance
• Interpreters connect visitors to important natural, cultural, and historical resources at parks, nature centers, historical sites, aquariums, zoos, and anywhere that people come to learn about places