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Seasonal Educational Technician
National Park Service · Posted today
On-siteContractEmpire, MI$19.5 – $34.3/hrApply by May 18, 2026Education And Training TechnicianENFJESFJESTJISFJTrades
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The purpose of this position is to teach education programs in-person in classrooms and in the park, as well as via distance learning channels, through both established and newly developed education programs primarily for school, youth and other organized groups to students throughout United States. This position will also on occasion assist with regular interpretation programming including staffing the front desk and leading interpretive tours.
What You'll Do
- →Leads on-site educational programs for pre-K through 12th grade students or home-school equivalent.
- →You are responsible for following established curriculum objectives in a manner that is age-appropriate for the audience.
- →Specifically, when programs are written for a range of grades, you will use simpler language and more concrete explanations of concepts for younger students.
- →Conducts basic research of topics for the purpose of providing education programs.
- →Researches and develops curriculum under the direction of the GS-09 Park Ranger (Interpretation) to meet the needs of the intended audience.
- →Leads tours of up to 40 people.
- →Provides information and orientation to visitors about the park's resources and services.
- →GS/7: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Presents curriculum-based education programs for diverse, K-12 school groups (approximately 50% of time).
- →Programs include those associated within or outside the park's boundaries, as part overall education strategy, consistent with school academic standards and park interpretive themes.
- →Uses appropriate educational methods and techniques, adapts programs as necessary for needs of the audience, and ensures participant safety.
- →Collaborates and communicates with partners and educators from school districts.
- →Works directly with teachers, schools, non-profit groups, and other organizations to schedule, deliver and enhance educational programs.
- →Assists in curriculum-based program development, including planning, researching, writing, and/or modifying activities, materials and interactive learning tools for use with school groups, based on audience characteristics and park themes and priorities.
- →Assists in preparation of print and digital materials for education programs, including writing, editing, updating, and production of curriculum, brochures, student and teacher handouts, workshop announcements, bulletins, logistical information, teacher guides, assessment and evaluative materials, promotional and public relations materials.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- ✓Direct Deposit: You will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- ✓You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.
- ✓Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
- ✓Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓Bargaining Unit: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Cuyahoga Valley National Park are covered under the bargaining unit.
- ✓All other parks are non-bargaining.
- ✓To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
- ✓Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Personality Fit
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