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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.