Wildlife Science Educator (Invertebrates)
Are you passionate about Science Education and the Environment? Perhaps a budding Biologist or Zookeeper? Maybe you just LOVE bugs and can't stop talking about them?
We have a fantastic job opportunity for you!
We have been delivering the best hands-on Mini-beast Incursions for over 20 years, in NSW Schools, Colleges, Preschools, Libraries, Science events etc.
Business Owner, Jacqui Love, has over 35 years experience working with Invertebrates and is a leader in Captive Invertebrate Husbandry, Exhibition and Education.
(Please check out the website (www.mini-beasts.com) for more info about what we do)
You will be trained to:
- Set up and assist at large hands-on workshops, incursions & exhibitions.
- Interact with students, and conduct handling and other activities.
- After training, conduct your own small workshops, incursions & exhibitions (within 3-6months).
- Care for and exhibit a range of Australian Invertebrate species and preserved specimens (provided) and their enclosures.
- Visit schools (K-12), Preschools, Vacation Care & OOSH services, Council Libraries, Science &
Environmental Events, Parties and In-store Activities, in addition to assisting / wrangling for media
productions.
- Contribute to our Education and Conservation Strategy.
- Contribute to the Curation of our collection and breeding programs.
- Contribute to our Education Programming.
Desired Experience & Qualifications:
- You must have proven experience in a teaching environment, particularly with children.
- Experience working with children from a variety of cultural backgrounds and/or with disabilities or language challenges.
- Qualifications and/or a background in relevant Science disciplines or the Environment are highly desirable.
- You must be passionate, well spoken, neatly presented, reliable, punctual and have good time management skills.
Essential Requirements:
- Current Driver's Permit, Confident & Safe Driver; Please be aware, this position involves driving yourself to assorted venues around the Sydney Metropolitan Area.
- Your own safe registered vehicle.
- Working With Children Check (For Paid Work)
- Current Proof of Covid Vaccination.
Flexible Working Days. Penalty rates for Weekends & Public Holidays
Suitable for: Casual Teachers, Librarians, Students, Zookeepers, Biologists, Entomologists.
Training/Assisting rate: $36 super moving up to approx $75 per hour super for conducting small incursions independently.
- Date Listed:07/04/2024
- Last Edited:07/04/2024
- Salary Type:Hourly Rate
- Job Type:Casual