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The Wildwood Nature Center is a five-acre park that has one and a half acres of restored native tallgrass prairie, two ponds, a campfire circle, walking trails, and a small woodland area. Our current building houses two classrooms and an animal exhibit room that is home to over 50 animals, and in the Fall of 2023 will be expanding into an adjacent facility to open up more classroom space. Wildwood also uses three classroom spaces at the Maine Park Leisure Center where our Nature Preschool program and our Outdoor Nature classroom is located.

Description: The Wildwood Nature Center's programs are growing and expanding. We have a a unique opening for a creative, nature loving individual that enjoys animals & teaching people of all ages as a part-time Wildwood Nature Center Instructor. This position is responsible for teaching programs, hosting birthday parties/special events, scout groups, and leading offsite programs for a variety of age groups. Selected individual will be responsible for helping set-up and clean-up of the classroom, implementing lesson plans and supervising children ages 1-14. Will provide excellent customer service and promote our District’s programs and services. As a member of the staff, will work closely with other employees and embrace a teaching philosophy that encourages outdoor exploration, live animals, hands on learning, and an appreciation of the natural world.

Qualifications: Requires a minimum of two years’ experience supervising children. Must be creative, enjoy nature, and demonstrated ability to work with people of all ages and to deal with stressful situations calmly. An intermediate level of written and verbal communication in the English language is required and CPR/AED certified or have the ability to become certified (through our district). Preference will be given to individuals with Early Childhood and Nature related experience.

Availability: Hours vary from week to week to include evening and weekend hours; will average approximately 5-20 hours per week.

Benefits: Our employees enjoy a multitude of facility benefits valued up to $6,000 such as:

• Memberships at our: Fitness Center, Ice Arena and Activity Center (for Active Adults 55+)

• Indoor and Outdoor Pool Use

• Driving Range - Buckets of Balls

• Private Room Rental for Your Special Occasions

• Classes such as: Fitness, Tae Kwon Do, dog obedience

• Discounted Preschool and Summer Camps for dependents
  

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