Early Childhood Education Assistants

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Join our early childhood team in helping to provide educational, enriching and fun experiences at Blank Park Zoo. Volunteers will work with and assist the education department during weekly early childhood classes, for children ages two - four. Education staff will lead the classes; volunteers may help greet participants, support participants during learning activities and crafts, monitor oven and/or stove top when needed and help keep supplies in order.

Zoo Tots (children ages 2-4 years):Designed for children ages 2 to 4 years with an accompanying adult, is a little over an hour in length, and includes a story, snack, song/dramatic play, live animal, and craft.

Zoo Tots Cooking (children ages 2-4 years):Children make a tasty treat while learning all about the animal kingdom. This class is also designed for children ages 2 to 4 years with an accompanying adult and is a little over an hour in length.

Zoo Tunes (children ages 1-2.5 years): Music class at the Blank Park Zoo, designed for adults and the little ones they love ages 1-2.5 years. Participants in this class will sing songs, play instruments, dance, join in hands-on activities, and enjoy animal visitors. Classes are 30-45 minutes in length.

**Polliwogs (children ages 1-2.5 years):1 hour nature play program designed for children ages 1-2.5 years and an accompanying adult, during which children learn through exploration and play at nature stations around the classroom!

**Polliwogs must have animal handling training