Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.75 - $18.10
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
wellness programs
Job Description
The Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden, located in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, is a leading institution dedicated to connecting people with the planet's vanishing wildlife and wild places. Serving as a vital cultural and educational landmark, the Zoo inspires visitors to actively participate in conservation efforts while providing an engaging and immersive experience through a variety of animal exhibits, botanical gardens, and educational programs. Renowned for its commitment to wildlife preservation and environmental stewardship, the Oklahoma City Zoo is a vibrant community resource that helps foster respect and care for the natural world... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or ged
- six months experience working with preschool-age children ages 2-5 years in a formal or informal educational setting
- ability to complete cpr/first aid certification within 30 days of hire
- ability to complete okc zoo health and safety institute training within 30 days of employment
- regular, timely attendance
- ability to pass pre-employment and periodic background and restricted registry checks
- ability to undergo annual tuberculosis testing
- capability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor in stressful situations
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or ged
- six months experience working with preschool-age children ages 2-5 years in a formal or informal educational setting
- ability to complete cpr/first aid certification within 30 days of hire
- ability to complete okc zoo health and safety institute training within 30 days of employment
- knowledge of oklahoma academic standards for pre-k
- strong communication skills with families and co-teachers
- ability to engage children in developmentally appropriate nature-based activities
- understanding of safety and emergency protocols
- commitment to ongoing professional development
Job Duties
- work in teaching teams to facilitate nature-based activities that reflect the children’s needs and interests
- deliver provided curriculum and lesson plans aligned with pre-k oas to nurture and stimulate all domains of each children’s development
- observe and record each children’s development using a combination of notes, assessments, portfolios, and documentation panels that measure physical, social/emotional, linguistic, and cognitive development
- share professional observations with families as needed and requested
- encourage appropriate behaviors and re-direct inappropriate behaviors following standard operating procedures
- present ambassador animals after receiving training
- provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for young children indoors and outdoors
- assist children with a healthy, safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment
- ensure that all activities comply with safety protocols
- understand and follow all of the zoo's safety and emergency protocols
- document behavioral and incident reports and effectively relay information to supervisors and parents
- maintain regular and professional communication with teaching teams and families, including sending updated photos on brightwheel daily, leading parent-teacher conferences twice a year, and attending weekly staff meetings
- collaborate with preschool manager, supervisor, and coordinator in the creation of nep special programming
- apply developmentally appropriate practices to all interactions with children, including reflective listening, modeling social/emotional norms, and promoting self-regulation
- complete daily assigned responsibilities including set-up, clean-up, and program maintenance
- keep all children active and engaged in the classroom and outdoors
- participates in conservation activities to support zoo's mission
- communicate and interact professionally with teachers, students, parents, and zoo guests, conveying a professional, welcoming and friendly attitude
- value and support all work group members, offering assistance to ensure each other's and the whole team's success
- set personal and professional goals, seeking opportunities to develop skills in focus areas
- maintain okdhs & cepcd requirement for 12 clock hours of professional development per year
- practice and model the zoo's values centered on wildlife and wild places, conservation, people, and leadership
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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