Maths/science/biology Educator

Maths/Science/Biology Educator

We are looking for someone to manage an Environmental Education Centre, its venue hire facilities and programs, so as to provide a training facility, service of advice, education to schools and Committee

This challenging and exciting role encompasses the following:

- Provide leadership to and develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate educational programs for the various levels of learners that visit the Eco-Centre.
- _Research and develop educational programmes, worksheets and resources for schools and community groups._
- _Develop educational displays and facilitate the use of technology for interactive learning. _
- _Develop and deliver talks to the wide range of user and interest groups._
- _Manage the support and information offered to the general day visitors._
- _Manage the implementation of educational guided tours_
- _Research opportunities for outreach programs and events._
- _Evaluating the effectiveness of programs and write reports for management and external funding._
- Manage and co-ordinate the operational aspects of the Eco-Centre which would include administration, budgets, financials, marketing and communication, staffing and maintenance of the facility and equipment.
- _Manage team to effectively meet the Eco-Centre’s objectives._
- _Supervise staff by determining workloads and schedules to ensure that all operational activities are following standard operating procedures._
- _Ensure that safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed._
- _Assist in the performance evaluations of subordinate personnel._
- _Carry out on site job training and development of subordinate personnel._
- _Manage bookings for the facilities (venue hire and events) and guided tours._
- _Maintain the building and equipment in good working order._
- _Manage budgets for the operation of the Eco-Centre, projects and educational programmes and exhibits._
- Market the Eco-Centre as a visitor destination and a leading environmental facility.
- _Network and meet with relevant educational institutions and community groups to promote and market the educational programs/Eco-Centre._
- _Develop and implement a strategy to promote the Centre and its offerings through use of the internal marketing and media platforms including social media, print media and online._
- _Develop electronic brochures and printed literature for the purpose of marketing the educational programs._
- _Market the venues hire facilities for suitable environmental training to promote the key objectives of the Trust._
- Identify and engage with potential donors, sponsors, and partners for the environmental educational programs and daily operations to ensure financial sustainability of Eco Centre.
- Proactively contribute as a member of the CCPOA team to achieve companywide strategies and objectives.

Minimum Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification in the education field
- 2 - 3 years’ experience as an educator, within the filed of maths/science/biology or similar
- Strong understanding of school systems, school curriculum and national education standards
- Ability to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
- Strong management and organisational skills and experience are essential.
- Strong people skills and ability to work with a wide variety of audiences.
- Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to convey a message.
- Sound financial & budget management skills
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff.
- The ability to work within a team.
- Must be in possession of a code 8 driver’s licence
- Must be computer literate (MS Office)

**Salary**: R25,000.00 - R30,000.00 per month