Salary: $17.00 – $20.00 Hourly
Location : Columbia, MD
Job Type: Contingent
Job Number: 0030-07282023
Department: Recreation & Parks
Opening Date: 07/28/2023
Closing Date: 8/30/2023 7:00 AM Eastern
Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.
Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute in our continued work towards excellence in government.
What you’ll like most about working at Howard County Government:
- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in County Government, and we think you will too. This includes great medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- Everyone at Howard County Government contributes to the development of programs, regardless of role. Your input will not only be heard; it will be encouraged.
- As a member of the Howard County Government team, you’ll be helping to drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION
*****THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME WITH 20 HOURS PER WEEK.*****
Responsible for the development and implementation of early childhood programming in coordination with the Robinson Nature Center (RNC) Director, RNC Program Manager, and RNC Early Childhood Programs Coordinator. Encourage children’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment while fostering empathy and kindness towards others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Facilitates and develops early childhood environmental education programs including:
- Field trips for preschoolers and early childhood.
- Public programs and camps for young children and their parents.
- Outdoor preschool programs, “drop-off” programs and camps for preschoolers
- Robinson on the Road experiences for preschoolers.
- Program options for home daycare providers that don’t meet minimum field trip/Robinson on the Road numbers.
- Activity kids and resource packets.
- Implements hands-on sensory experiences, and skill building in all areas of child development.
- Works with the Early Childhood Program Coordinator to develop policies and procedures, review existing early childhood programs, develop educational materials, and create guide descriptions for new programs.
- Assists with the development and facilitation of early childhood education workshops.
- Assists in the development of community outreach materials for the general public.
- Attends meetings, conferences and workshops pertinent to the management, preservation and educational potential of the nature center.
- Performs clerical duties associated with the administration of the early childhood environmental education program.
- Researches existing early childhood nature programming and liaises with external entities.
- Assists the Nature Center Director, Program Manager, and Nature Center Early Childhood Programs Coordinator with other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Ability to read and follow written instructions, and work independently.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely; capable of using a two- way radio.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Be trained in the use of the AED, CPR, and First Aid.
- Must possess a valid Maryland Class C driver’s license.
- Early Childhood Education Certification Preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, Environmental Education or other related field preferred. Working knowledge of biological and ecological principles and two years of practical experience. Experience developing and leading environmental education programs preschool aged children. Experience identifying plants, animals, insects, reptiles and amphibians, and the ability to measure habitat variables. Ability to use various computer software programs such as Word, Excel, Access, etc. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before public groups or employees of organization.
RATE OF PAY: Contingent – Professional – $17.00-20.00/hour
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.
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Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state “see resume” will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.
- I have read and understand the language outlined above.
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Do you possess any experience working with children under the age of 6 years. If so, please explain.
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Are you comfortable and willing to teach outdoors, year round, in all weather conditions?
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Are you available to work a flexible part-time schedule (20 hours) between Tuesdays and Friday (some morning and some afternoon hours)?
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- No
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