Education Technician

Summary You will serve as a Education Technician within the Division of Interpretation at Cane River Creole National Historical Park. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 11 months, and you will be in a non-pay status from mid-August through mid-September for a total of 2 pay periods. The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus. The mission of the National Park Service (NPS) is to preserve the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. You can make a difference by bringing your unique experience, background, and perspective to our work. Click here to learn more about the National Park Service.Major Duties: Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Assists with the development of curricula-based school programs which are relevant to park interpretive themes and conform to appropriate state and national teaching standards. Assists with the evaluation of all curriculum-based materials for appropriateness and effectiveness. Presents curriculum-based education programs for pre-school-grade 12 in accordance with NPS policy and to support the park mission, purpose, and significance, using contemporary education methods and techniques including distance learning/video conference software. Delivers education programs in an engaging fashion in accordance with current educational pedagogy and interpretive principles and best practices, using inquiry-based methods and hands-on activities. Assists in planning, organizing, and presenting workshops for teachers and other educators and develops workshop and orientation materials. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.