Education Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : SUMMARY :

The Education Specialist is primarily responsible for the delivery of innovative instructional programs for Pre-K-12 students using standards-based STEM programming and problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. The Educator must be able to safely work with and present the Akron Zoo’s animal ambassadors used for onsite and offsite programs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Deliver / present educational interactions and programs to a variety of audiences including students (classroom and field trip groups), zoo visitors, tours, Zoomobile programs, animal encounters, etc.
• Deliver content, messaging and key talking points for educational opportunities at animal training walls, keeper talks, animal encounters, discovery carts, fact sheets, signage, etc.
• Collaborate with other departments as needed
• Safely handle ambassador animals in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Assist in training others on proper methods and techniques.
• Build and maintain a positive relationship with education animals required for training behaviors and safe handling.

Requirements :