Location: Manhattan,KS, USA
KACEE eeCorps - Ernie Miller Nature Center
Led by the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Kansas to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and building capacity for environmental education in the region. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding the reach and increasing the impact of EE programming while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. This position will be located at the Ernie Miller Nature Center, which is located in Olathe, KS. Serving the Kansas City area, Ernie Miller Nature Center offers a nature oasis in an urban setting with a large park and trail system and animal exhibits, used as a learning lab for PreK-12 students to develop a greater appreciation and understanding of nature. From camps to programs for preschool through high school as well as home school, to special events, learning is in their nature. You will also be supporting teachers in carrying environmental education into their classrooms. Be a part of an important program that has a huge impact on students of all ages and abilities, supporting them in becoming our future stewards. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Some of the activities may include, but are not limited to, taking care of a variety of ambassador animals used for learning programs; develop and provide programming for schools, community organizations, and homeschool groups; plan and teach summer camps, and reading programs; build relationships and correspond with teachers and other community leaders; develop new outreach programming; assist in general operations including but not limited to interacting with daily visitors, working with volunteers, answering wildlife & plant questions, program & exhibit animal care, program preparations and clean-up; assist with other special projects as assigned; attend staff meetings and all AmeriCorps meetings and activities.
Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education , Environment .
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring , Environment , Education , General Skills , Team Work .