S10050P

Part-Time Environmental Education Instructor-Burton 4-H Center

CAES-Burton 4-H Center

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

GDCP

Employee

Non-Benefits Eligible

Part Time

Schedule may vary with guest and activities on center

15.14

03/08/2023

Yes

03/27/2023

Burton 4-H Center - Tybee Island

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional

Non-Exempt

0.49

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This job is a permanent, part time, non-benefited position as an Environmental Educator at Burton 4-H Center located on Tybee Island, Georgia. The primary responsibility is to independently lead K-12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting. Class subjects offered include life and earth science, ecology, and marine science. Other responsibilities include animal care, maintenance of teaching areas and resources, facilities, grounds, and support of general operations of the facility.

• Commitment, genuine interest in child development, dynamic personality, well developed communication skills, creativity, and leadership ability.
• Skill in teaching a wide variety of subjects to K-12 grade youth.
• Broad knowledge of outdoor education and able to work in an outdoor setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with and care for live teaching animals (reptiles, amphibians, and others).

• Work when exposed to outdoor elements including but not limited to adverse physical and weather conditions.
• Lift 20-40 pounds and walk approximately 3 miles daily.
• Driving to include CDL school buses.

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Yes

Yes

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

• Independently lead K-12 grade students through multidisciplinary classes in an outdoor setting for 1-2 or 3-day field studies.
• Class subjects offered include both life and earth science, survival skills, team building, high-and low-ropes challenges, and pioneer living skills.
• Teaches classes, and implements new, innovative, academic, and research based curriculum and classes in keeping with state and national standards.

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• Maintenance and cleanup of facilities and grounds. Dining hall assistance. General support of overall center operations:
  • Office and reception work
  • Scheduling school and conference group visits
  • Working in the dining hall or kitchen as needed
  • Conference group support
  • On-call duties
  • Maintenance projects
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Drive buses for group programming

40

• Animal care and maintenance of teaching areas including the herpetology lab.

10

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Paul Coote

paulc@uga.edu