Skip Navigation and Go Directly to Page ContentAmeriCorps Website Home Page
 
 
 

FONT SIZE:  Default  |  Large
spacer
spacer
spacer
 

UACE Pima AZ Project Wet Water Educator
 
 
 
Under the direction of the Arizona Project WET (APW) Tucson Water Education Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator, qualified applicants will be trained to become part of a team of Water Educators. The primary purpose of the Water Educator is to deliver locally relevant water education programs to Tucson-area school districts. These programs include: • Groundwater Flow Model presentations to 3rd and 6th grade classrooms • Sweetwater Wetlands Outdoor Water Festivals for 3rd grade classrooms • School Water Audits with middle and high school classrooms • Teacher Professional Development All necessary training is provided through Arizona Project WET. Candidates should have a strong interest in inquiry-based water education. Basic knowledge of educational principles and methods should be enhanced with creativity and flexibility. Strong communication skills are a must, along with the ability to translate technical information into age-appropriate presentations. Must be available to work at minimum 3 mornings a week from 7:30 am – 1 pm. During the school year, when lessons are being taught, the member will average 15 to 20 hours per week. When school is not in session, members will work a minimum of 5 hours per week.
 
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Facilitate groundwater flow model presentations in fourth & middle school classrooms •Present scripted, water-related lessons at Sweetwater Wetlands Water Festivals in an engaging, inquiry-based manner •Facilitate middle-high school student learning in field trips to Sweetwater Wetlands using Discovery Program, USA Phenology Network, & guided tours •Visit school sites & work with teachers interested in installing rainwater harvesting systems •Participate in Rainwater Harvesting installations alongside students & parents •Manage the logistics of Sweetwater Wetlands trips including timely set up & take down •Communicate appropriately with classroom teachers, other adults & students •Promote student discovery & engagement with STEM disciplines through hands-on, minds-on lessons •Provide interactive engaging activities and information at public events •Share a love of the outdoors and passion for conserving water with students
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Environment ,  Youth Development ,  Public Speaking ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
Refine Search
 
 
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
UACE Pima AZ Project Wet Water Educator
Program Start/End Date
09/09/2019  -   05/31/2020
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  17    Maximum:  99
Program Locations ARIZONA  
Languages
English
Spanish helpful
Accepting Applications
From  05/31/2019  To  03/31/2020 
Contact Holly Thomas-HIlburn
Water Resources Research Center
Tucson   AZ   85719
520-621-7477
clipin@email.arizona.edu
ag.arizona.edu/arizonawet
Listing ID 52493

spacer
       

Contact Us | Newsletters | Site Map | Office of Inspector General | FirstGov | Privacy | Accessibility
FOIA | No Fear Act | Federal Register Notices    Last updated: Monday, March 18, 2024, 03:19 PM   
Release version: 7.19

  HOME