Nature Educators Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Loveland Learning Garden
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Come help us make kids smile! We are looking for individuals who are effective at and enjoy teaching primary and elementary students to support our nonprofit outdoor nature education program. Loveland Learning Garden offers interactive lessons in our garden and nature trail for 1st-4th graders during the school day in the spring and fall. Classroom teachers signup to bring their students outside to learn and our Nature Educators take over. Lessons are scheduled weekdays in 40 minute slots between the hours of 9:30-3:30pm on a variety of topics. Lesson plans and materials are provided. Flexible scheduling and choices provided on what lesson(s) you lead. You are sure to find one you like!
The goal is to have a great time watching kids have fun as you guide exploration and observation of the natural world! Experience teaching 1st-4th graders helpful.
More opportunities with Loveland Learning Garden
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Loveland Learning Garden
Location:
550 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland, OH 45140, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to foster lifelong connections to the wonders of the natural world. We believe in the benefits of immersing kids in the outdoors from a young age and the lasting impact of positive impressions with nature. To support this, our non-profit creates and manages garden and nature based programs on school grounds for elementary students. Our garden and nature trail are used to enhance classroom study while allowing children an opportunity to experience nature, the satisfaction of growing their own food and contributing harvest to the local food pantry.
Description
Our program in Loveland, OH, serves ~1,400 1st-4th grade students and has been a local and national role model for outdoor school garden and nature programs. Working in collaboration with school administration and staff, we offer a complete package of services that include:
- Design and year-round maintenance of educational food garden and nature trail on school grounds.
- A customized, age appropriate curriculum aligned with both school and state requirements
- A schedule of outdoor learning classes provided for classroom teacher signup
- Nature educators prepared to teach interactive lessons
- A non-profit board overseeing results and building a sustainable operation with strong school and teacher partnership
- Hands-on learning enhancing student understanding of science, math, social studies, health and the natural world as they interact with their environment.
- After school enrichment programs and community events
- Donation to local food pantry and use of all food grown
- Student discovery of plant cycles, garden habitats, food production and fresh produce
- Student connection and observation of change in nature
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
600 Loveland-Madeira RoadLoveland, OH 45140
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2023
SKILLS
- General Education
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- We will fit you into our lesson schedule based on your availability. Teach as much or as little as you would like!
- Effective at teaching children, delivering positive nature experiences and inspiring love of the outdoors!