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Riverbend is seeking bright, dedicated individuals to help us further our mission's work of fostering awareness, appreciation and understanding of our total environment. We seek candidates with some experience in environmental or educational work who share our passion in connecting children to nature.

Positions Currently Available:

Summer Environmental Educator (6 Positions Available)

Dates: June 2nd  - August 29th  ; Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30 (some overnights required)
Salary: $400/week

Program:
Educators will be part of the staff of Riverbend’s Summer Day Camp.  Each week 60-80 children, ages 4 – 13, come to our 30-acre Gladwyne site for hands-on exploration and discovery.  Some special weeks will be held at other sites.  Some programs have a field trip and overnight responsibility.  The atmosphere is friendly and low-key; curriculum is largely driven by the children’s interests and investigations.  Groups are generally no more than 12 children per educator. 

Responsibilities:

• Educators will be required to create age appropriate lesson plans according to the weekly themes.  Educators are encouraged to collaborate in this process. 
• Educators implement the lesson plans with a group of approximately 8-12 campers for whom they have primary responsibility, which includes group management, chaperoning field trips, and organizing overnights when teaching the oldest group. 
• Educators are required to lead groups of various ages during the season, including students as young as four and as old as eleven.
• Educators will also be working with interns and volunteers throughout the summer.
• Some upkeep of the facility will be expected.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Understanding of basic principles of environmental education
• Knowledge of environmental/science/natural history concepts
• Experience educating and managing groups of children
• Strong oral communication skills
• Ability to work actively outdoors during summer
• Ability to work independently and in groups

 

To apply:
Please send resume, cover letter and a list of three references to:

Stacy Carr-Poole, Director of Education
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
jobs @ riverbendeec.org
Fax: 610-527-1161
Questions: Call Stacy at 610-527-5234 x108 or email at above address.

 

 

Summer Camp Intern (4 Positions available)

Dates: June 2nd   – August 29th    ; Monday – Friday, 8:00-4:00 or 10:00-6:00 (some overnights required)
Salary: $325/week

Program:
Interns will be part of the staff of Riverbend’s Summer Day Camp.  Each week 60-80 children, ages 4 – 13, come to our 30-acre Gladwyne site for hands-on exploration and discovery.  Some weeks will also be held at offsite locations. The atmosphere is friendly and low-key; curriculum is largely driven by the children’s interests and investigations.  Groups are generally no more than 12 children per educator.  Interns assist educators who lead the groups, primarily the youngest camper’s ages 4-6 years old.  The internship is an opportunity to learn about the field of environmental education. Director can serve as supervisor for course credit if offered through your university. 

Responsibilities:

• Interns provide support to educators in the preparation of camp curricula and materials for lessons. 
• Interns assist with group management, chaperoning field trips and assisting with overnight programs.
• Interns prepare at least one lesson each week to be taught for a variety of ages.
• Interns provide supervision for the extended day program, which includes both early morning and after camp responsibilities.  Intern’s schedule will be adjusted to accommodate these responsibilities. 
• Interns may have the opportunity to lead a group towards the end of their internship, this opportunity can be discussed with the Camp Coordinator.
• Some upkeep of the facility will be required.  
  
  

Qualifications:

• One or more years of college education or equivalent experience
• Interest in field of environmental education/education/biology
• Knowledge of basic environmental/science/natural history concepts
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work actively outdoors during summer
• Ability to work independently and in groups

 

To apply:
Please send resume, cover letter and a list of three references to:

Stacy Carr-Poole, Director of Education
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
jobs @ riverbendeec.org
Fax: 610-527-1161
Questions: Call Stacy at 610-527-5234 x108 or email at above address.

 

 

Summer Education Intern (2 Positions available)

Dates: June 2nd    – August 29th ; Thursday-Monday, 8:30-4:30 (some overnights required)
* Individuals who cannot commit to the entire summer are encouraged to apply as well; some positions may be shared between two individuals.
Salary: $350/week

Program:
Interns will be part of all Riverbend’s education programs, including the summer day camp, weekly nature clubs, on- and off-site education programs, and weekend birthday parties and public programs.  The intern will teach some programs independently and at other times will work as an assistant to other education staff.

Responsibilities:

• Interns will plan and teach weekly nature classes for ages 2 to 6.
• Interns will host weekend birthday parties
• Interns will plan and host weekend public programs, including one family camp-out per month. 
• Interns will assist full- and part-time staff in the teaching of on-site and off-site programs. 
• Interns will also assist with the overall running of the summer camp program as needed.
• Facilities and office duties may also be required. 
  
   

Qualifications:

• One or more years of college education or equivalent experience
• Interest in field of environmental education/education/biology
• Knowledge of basic environmental/biological concepts
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work actively outdoors during summer
• Ability to work independently and in groups

 

To apply:
Please send resume, cover letter and a list of three references to:

Stacy Carr-Poole, Director of Education
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
jobs @ riverbendeec.org
Fax: 610-527-1161
Questions: Call Stacy at 610-527-5234 x108 or email at above address.

 

 

Seasonal Per Diem Environmental Educator:

Dates: October 1st - December 1st and April 1st - June 15th, typically 2-4 days per week, 9:00-2:00

Salary: $10-12/hour depending on experience

Per Diem Environmental educators are responsible for teaching lessons to visiting school groups participating in our onsite education program, which serves approximately 7,000 students each year. Each educator is responsible for teaching a group of between 10 and 20 students, ranging in age from Pre-K to 7th grade. Lessons can include, but are not limited to, pond and stream, watersheds, habitats and ecosystems, soil and geology, animal adaptations, and Lenape. Riverbend’s innovative programming combines a number of hands-on activities, sensory exploration, high energy eco-games and interaction with live animals. A perfect opportunity for individuals looking to build experience in the field of environmental education or for environmental professions who are seeking a light, flexible schedule.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children in outdoor settings
• Comfortable with the basic natural history of the area
• Background in biology, ecology, environmental studies or education strongly encouraged
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team or individually
• Comfortable interacting with live animals
• Reliable and flexible

 

To apply, send resume, cover letter and list of three references to:

Stacy Carr-Poole, Director of Education
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
jobs @ riverbendeec.org
610-527-5234 x108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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