4-H Afterschool Educator - Canton, NY
This position will serve as a 4-H Afterschool Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of St. Lawrence County and will provide comprehensive 4-H Youth Development opportunities for students in the Extended School Day (ESD) Program in three (3) school districts (4th-8th grades) using established 4-H curriculum and activities in the areas of agriculture and animal science; environmental science and natural resources; science, technology engineering, and math (STEM); healthy life styles and food systems; as well as a variety of other 4-H related topics. This position will work closely with the Team Leader and Association program staff to deliver a highly effective 4-H Afterschool Club Program which addresses the needs of local youth while employing the most current educational resources available.
**All applicants must apply online by close of day on October 11, 2023 to be considered for this position. All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references
POSITION DETAILS:
This position is a part-time, non-exempt position, 20 hours per week. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, NYS retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.
POSITION INFORMATION:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Education (Associate’s Degree and 2 years of transferrable program/functional experience).
- Experience relevant to the role of the position.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program areas.
- Coursework and/or experience related to experiential learning; outdoor education and recreation; agriculture and animal science; environmental science and natural resources; science, technology engineering, and math (STEM); healthy life styles and food systems.
- Demonstrated ability and experience working with the public, with an emphasis on youth and experiential learning.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff, and to participate in professional team efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize program resources within the community.
- Demonstrated ability and familiarity with a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize program resources within the community.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.
For full position details please see application link above.
Last updated September 8, 2023