Program Instructor
Organization:
Park District of Highland Park / Heller Nature Center [more info]
Salary:
$20.50/hour
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Do you love working outdoors with kids? This is the perfect opportunity for you to develop your teaching skills and do what you love! Our Program Instructor is responsible for conducting a wide variety of environmental education, interpretive, and outdoor recreation programs. Conduct environmental education programs for school groups.
- Conduct environmental education, interpretive and outdoor recreation programs for home school groups, scout groups, custom groups and the public as needed.
- Conduct birthday party programs as needed.
- Lead selected birthday hike or program.
- Conduct pre-party confirmation calls to provide an introduction to the customer and review party details.
- Setup and takedown of party and/or program materials.
- Supervise and assist party participants.
- Conduct teams course programs as needed.
- Conduct early childhood classes as needed.
- Assist with management of beehives as needed.
- Staff rentals as needed.
- Conduct classroom setup and take down.
- Assist with special events.
- Greet public, answer phones and disseminate information as needed.
- Attend staff and planning meetings as required.
- Assist in developing curriculum as needed.
- Provide site supervision and conduct programs on weekends, holidays and other times as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Teen Opportunity:
No
How to
Apply:
apply at www.pdhp.org/get-involved/jobs/
Address:
2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States
HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
Categories:
Education, Parks/Outdoor Recreation
Type:
Part-Time Job
Timeframe:
Year Round
Contact:
Meghan Meredith (847)579-4183
mmeredith@pdhp.org
(
Posted:
6/16/26)