Elachee Careers

Provide a safe and developmentally appropriate nature-based preschool program in accordance with Elachee Nature Science Center’s mission and the State of Georgia’s Bright from the Start mandated guidelines.

Work Schedule

• 190 Day Contract ENA 2022-2023 CALENDAR
• 7:30am-3:30pm, with some evening or weekend responsibilities
• Elachee follows Hall County School System calendar

Typical Duties:

• Help implement a program that increases students’ awareness and curiosity about nature, their interactions with nature, and ensure their individual holistic development and safety in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Utilize GELDS standards to support student learning in our 1440-acre Preserve.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Experience working with children ages 3 to 5 years.
• Willingness to encourage young minds in daily outdoor exploration and discovery, while striving to create a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Ability to hike each day up to 1- 2 miles in a variety of outdoor conditions.
• Hold or obtain a current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Satisfactory National Background and Fingerprint Check, and Drug Screening.

For consideration, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names of 3 Professional References

Email Completed Package
Email to: melissa@elachee.org
Subject Line: ENA Preschool Teacher

Support teacher(s) and other staff members to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate nature-based preschool program in accordance with Elachee Nature Science Center’s mission and the State of Georgia’s Bright from the Start mandated guidelines.

Work Schedule

• 190-Day School Year (August to May) ENA 2022-2023 CALENDAR
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm
• Elachee follows Hall County School System calendar

Typical Duties:

• Support Preschool Teacher to implement a program that increases students’ awareness and curiosity about nature, their interactions with nature, and ensures their individual holistic development and safety in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Support student learning and help provide student supervision in our 1440-acre Nature Preserve.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Experience working with children ages 3 to 5 years.
• Willingness to encourage young minds in daily outdoor exploration and discovery, while striving to create a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Ability to hike each day up to 1 to 2 miles in a variety of outdoor conditions.
• Hold or obtain a current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Satisfactory National Background and Fingerprint Check, and Drug Screening.

For consideration, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names of Three (3) Professional References

Email Completed Package
Email to: melissa@elachee.org
Subject Line: ENA Preschool Teacher Assistant

Work Schedule/Pay

• Average of 10- to 15-hours per week to conduct 3- to 4-hour programs. Elachee Naturalists are also asked to lead occasional evening or weekend programs.
• Salary starts at $14.00 per hour.

Qualifications / Eligibility

• A college degree in education, science or a related field is preferred, and some previous college attendance is required.
• Experience in working with children is a must.
• Applicants subject to a Background Check, Driving Record Check and Drug Screening.

Typical Duties / Requirements

• Enthusiastically engage young minds in memorable and relevant nature encounters.
• Teach supplemental PreK-12 STEAM-based environmental curriculum that aligns with grade level Georgia Standards for Excellence (GSE). DETAILS
• Ability to hike up to 1-2 miles in a variety of outdoor conditions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including light lifting.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.

For consideration, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three (3) References

Mail or Email Package

Mail Completed Package to:
Elachee Nature Science Center
RE: Naturalist Position
2125 Elachee Drive
Gainesville, GA 30504

Email Completed Package to:
Subject Line: Naturalist Position Inquiry
elachee@elachee.org