Employment

Environmental Education Intern/Assistant Teacher-Naturalist

Date: 4-9 weeks, Summer 2008

Location: Nature Day Camps operated by The Roving Nature Center throughout eastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications
Appropriate majors include elementary education, outdoor education; biological, and the environmental sciences . Desire to both gain and apply knowledge, skills, and experience in working with children ages 4-9. Available to attend Staff Training and work all days of employment period.

Note: College credit may be available through your college or university. Check with your faculty advisor for details and procedures.

Job Description
The Assistant Teacher-Naturalist represents The Roving Nature Center at all times while on duty. Responsibilities include:

Attendance at all RNC orientation and professional training sessions, and home study of lesson materials.
Assisting the Teacher-Naturalist in preparation of materials and readiness for teaching from supplied lesson plan; assistance in conducting daily activities.
With Teacher-Naturalist, securing of enrollee's registration forms from RNC or Host office before course sessions begin; familiarity with any special requirements or conditions of students.
Proper care of all equipment and supplies; their return in clean, usable, and original condition, except for normal wear and tear.
Assistance with publicity for Nature Day Camps in assigned areas, such as distribution of posters, brochures, etc.
Proper stewardship of day camp site resources and facilities used. Adherence to any and all park-established rules.
Evaluation of courses taught, including daily activities, student response, and suggestions for future improvement.

Wages: $9..00 per hour; 6-hour day; 5-day week

Apply with resume or application form, cover letter and three references to:

Executive Director
The Roving Nature Center
P.O. Box 26
Oldwick, NJ 08858
phone, fax: 908-439-1201

Teacher-Naturalist

Date: 4-9 weeks, Summer 2008

Location: Nature Day Camps operated by The Roving Nature Center throughout eastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent life experience; background knowledge in physical, biological, and/or environmental sciences and elementary education; proven teaching expertise. Available to attend Staff Training and work all days of employment period.

Job Description
The Teacher-Naturalist is a trained professional who represents The Roving Nature Center at all times while on duty. Responsibilities include:

Attendance at all RNC orientation and professional training sessions, and home study of lesson materials.
Preparation of materials and readiness for teaching from supplied lesson plan; conducting daily activities.
Securing of enrollees' registration forms from RNC or Host office before course sessions begin; familiarity with any special requirements or conditions of students.
Supervision of Teaching Assistant, if any, and all children enrolled in each course session.
Proper care of all equipment and supplies; its return in clean, usable, and original condition, except for normal wear and tear.
Assistance with publicity for Nature Day Camps in assigned areas, such as distribution of posters, brochures, etc.
Proper stewardship of day camp site resources and facilities used. Adherence to any and all park-established rules.
Evaluation of courses taught, including daily activities, student response, and suggestions for future improvement.

Wages: $12.00 per hour; 6 hour-day; 5-day week.

Apply with resume, cover letter and three references to:

Executive Director
The Roving Nature Center
P.O. Box 26
Oldwick, NJ 08858
phone, fax: 908-439-1201