Greeley-Evans School District 6 – PLC Ambassadors, Poudre Learning Center

 

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: $25/hour (Contractor)

Contract Length/Days: Part-time, as-needed during 2026-27 school year 

Date Posted: July 14, 2026

Reports to: Field Experience Specialist and Curriculum Specialist

Deadline for application: July 28, 2026

Number of Positions Available: 7

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective: PLC Ambassadors are responsible for the delivery of experiential learning, K-12 environmental education Field Experiences. Ambassadors are expected to teach a minimum of two Field Experiences per month when programs are available and scheduling permits. Our Field Experiences range from 2-8 hours and can be on-site or in-school. Each Field Experience utilizes a different combination of our 60+ lessons, which Ambassadors are expected to familiarize themselves with to teach effectively. PLC programs are hands-on, place-based, and geared toward helping children to develop awareness, appreciation, and stewardship for the natural world of the Cache la Poudre Watershed.

Essential Functions:

• Teach engaging K–12 environmental education Field Experiences both onsite and at partner schools.
• Facilitate inquiry-based, hands-on lessons while ensuring student safety.
• Prepare for assigned programs through lesson review and background research.
• Utilize inquiry-based instructional strategies to encourage observation, questioning, investigation, and scientific thinking.
• Participate in required professional learning and staff training.
• Communicate regularly through email.
• Sign up for available teaching opportunities through Google Sheets.
• Provide a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for students and teachers.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Education level of high school diploma/GED or greater.
• Experience working with youth in formal or informal settings.
• Knowledge of natural and environmental sciences, including local ecosystems, Colorado flora and fauna, water resources, and pertinent environmental issues.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with members of diverse populations.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to pass a background check. 

 

Preferred:  

• College degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, education, or related field.
• Experience working in non-traditional education settings, particularly environmental education, outdoor education, nature centers, or pre-collegiate programs.
• Experience with reading, writing, and teaching a lesson plan.
• Familiarity with Positive Youth Development and/or Youth Participatory Action Research.
• Ability to communicate in another language, especially Spanish, Somali, Karenni, or Burmese. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:

• The successful candidate must be able to perform essential functions requiring sitting, standing, stooping, walking, and communicating effectively.
  • Ability to walk several miles on uneven terrain.
  • Ability to lift and carry instructional equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Adapt instruction to varying weather conditions, student needs, and changing program schedules.

 

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and community. 
• Confidence facilitating learning experiences with groups of students and adults.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position. 
• Passion for environmental education and youth development.
• Knowledge of and passion for the natural world of the Cache la Poudre River Watershed.
• Willingness to continue to learn.

 

Travel: Travel to partner schools and Field Experience locations within the local service area may be required.

 

View the full job description here. Interested candidates should apply using our Google Form Application.