Senior Educator

FRESNOS CHAFFEE ZOO CORPORATION•Fresno, CA

22h•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing, facilitating, and assessing on-site and off-site educational programs for various audiences including school-aged students, young children, families, and adults. This job supports the mission and vision of the Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Corporation (FCZC) by providing and developing educational programs that inspire a connection to the natural world using the Zoo’s resources and exhibits. This is a seasonal position lasting from April 25th, 2026 - August 14th, 2026 We are pleased to offer this part time seasonal position an Employee Assistance Program, 401K, Paid CA Sick Time. The pay range for this position is $24.37 - $25.58 per hour. Offers will be based on the successful candidate’s experience.

Requirements

An associate’s degree (minimum) in any field in Education, Child Development, Biology, Ecology, or another related field required.
Applicants are required to meet one or more of the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education, Child Development, Biology, Ecology, or another related field.
Minimum of one (1) year of formal or informal teaching.
A valid California teaching credential.
A valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, enrolled in the CA Employer Pull Notice program and successful completion of the FCZ Drivers Training Program is required.
Strong verbal and written English communications skills required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Education, Interpretation, or Conservation Science at an accredited Zoo, Wildlife facility, museum, or cultural institution preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with children is required (camp counselor, tutor, teacher, Zoo Educator/CI).
Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong) communication skills a plus.

Responsibilities

With guidance from the Education Programs Manager and Assistant Manager, designs lesson plans and activities to present age-appropriate information focused on wildlife, nature, and habitats.
Develops detailed themes, lesson plans, and activities for onsite and offsite programs.
In collaboration with other Senior Educators, responsible for the development of camp curriculums and themes each year.
Supports Zoo Educators, Zoo Camp Instructors, Docents, and teen volunteers to ensure they are equipped to present lesson plans and lead classroom activities.
Conducts all programs in a professional, engaging manner.
Utilizes surveys and informal interviews to assess the effectiveness of programs, and summer camp programs. Adapts content, materials, and other aspects of each program based on participant feedback.
Provides feedback to the Education Programs Manager, Assistant Manager, Onsite and Offsite Coordinators about students'/campers’ response to the programs, details of schools visited, and parent feedback.
Participates in animal handling programs and Zoomobile activities. Maintains annual certification for animal handling procedures.
Assists with Behind-the-Scenes programs.
Communicates logistics of programs and lab field trips with teachers, docents, and interdepartmentally.
Proper care and handling of Biological Artifacts for program use.
Maintains a safe and healthy environment for all our campers.
Act as peer mentor for seasonal Zoo Camp Instructors during the Summer Camp season.
Safely operate a vehicle for business purposes including but not limited to going to and from the zoo’s facilities and offsite.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support team and organizational goals.