ZooKids Instructor - Columbus Zoo : Job Details

Overview

Why do zebras have stripes? Does a mouse have a house? Guiding activities, leading walk, creating art, and classroom management are all part of life in the ZooKids classroom. The questions, songs, smiles, and FUN are non- stop! If helping our most pint- sized Zoo guests discover the wonder and awe of wildlife and wild places is your passiona job within the ZooKids team could be a good fit for you.

Responsibilities

Position will assist full-time Education staff with the implementation of ZooKids programming for children ages 3 yrs old-kindergarten. Job functions will include but are not limited to delivering programming and actively participating in activities and classroom management, responsible for the overall safety and well-being of preschool age children, and set-up and clean-up of program activities. Posted schedule may be subject to change based on operational needs such as weather condition, guest attendance and department needs.

Hours:

January- middle of May

8:30-1:00pm

* There could be the opportunity for hours to continue through summer.

Classes run 9:30am-12pm on Tuesday and Thursday & 9:30am-12:30pm on Wednesday and Friday.

Qualifications

* Pursuing BA/BS in education, natural sciences, or other related field preferred.

* Experience teaching preschool aged children preferred.

* Able to work well with young children.

* Able to balance multiple assignments successfully.

* Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain).

* Able to work successfully in a team setting.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.

* Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior.

* Able and willing to rotate time within and outside of assigned region.

* Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook).

* Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.

* Subject to BMV check.

* Subject to Criminal Background check and fingerprinting.