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LEAP Summer STEAM Early Childhood Educator
 
 
 
This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont to support those organizations in building capacity and expanding their services that many communities rely on. LEAP members deliver direct service to local youth in the form of PreK-12 STEAM educational programming. LEAP supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium's mission is to inspire appreciation for our place in the natural world and to motivate our stewardship of a healthy planet. The goals of this position are to inspire 4-8 year olds about the natural world through direct service. This service includes instruction on specific subjects as laid out by the Director of Education.
 
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Member Duties : - Assist staff in facilitating nature-based education camp for children ages 4 to 8 - Plan and provide daily STEAM activities for extended day camp program - Assist with butterfly house maintenance, including watering plants and caring for the butterflies - Assist in botany research and data collection/management - Help keep classroom attractive and organized to maximize student learning opportunities - Keep communication current with museum staff - Treat children, parents, other teachers and volunteers with respect and dignity - Patience and flexibility, ability to relate to young children and adults - Participate in required LEAP/SerVermont events as well as have access to participate in optional service projects and trainings. - Attend required LEAP orientation training either via Zoom or in person prior to beginning service.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Housing ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Team Work ,  General Skills ,  Public Speaking ,  Communications ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Computers/Technology ,  Education ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
LEAP Summer STEAM Early Childhood Educator
Program Start/End Date
05/19/2025  -   08/22/2025
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  None
Program Locations VERMONT  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/27/2025  To  05/19/2025 
Contact Hannah Nelson
1001 College Road
Lyndonville   VT   05851
8026266638
hannah.nelson@vermontstate.edu
leapinthenek.com
Listing ID 125532

       

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