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Contract Position Available: School Program Educator

Share your love of the outdoors with Connecticut’s youth!

Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) inspires a love of the outdoors to protect Connecticut’s forests, parks and trails. Founded in 1895, the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) was the first private, nonprofit, conservation organization to be established in Connecticut.

CFPA is looking for highly qualified and dependable environmental educators for
contract hourly work. These contractors will teach CFPA’s Environmental Education programs to elementary and middle school students in various locations including Hampton, Windham and Hartford. The number of working hours may vary and are flexible. This position reports to the Education Director.

Responsibilities:

• Teach school-aged youth on the topics of forestry, wildlife, outdoor recreation and the environment.
• Work between 8 and 20 hours a month starting April 2023.
• Work in various classrooms, schoolyards, forests and parks throughout the state.
• Complete a full-day training on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
• Keep educational tools and resource materials organized and in good shape.
• Maintain professionalism and promote inclusivity at all times.
• Prepare background research, lesson plan and materials prior to teaching.
• Potential for other related duties.

Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences or education or two years of experience working with youth of varied ages and backgrounds. Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and locations. Experience teaching in an urban setting and Spanish language fluency are a plus. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in teams as well as independently. Ability to work on weekdays.
Must be physically capable of walking on uneven trails and able to lift up to 35 pounds. Candidates should have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Pay: $18/hour

Applicants should forward a cover letter and resume by March 15^th, 2023 to:

Education Director, Connecticut Forest & Park Association

23 Potter Rd, Hampton CT 06247

bbernard@ctwoodlands.org

Connecticut Forest & Park Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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