CITY OF FAIRVIEW
JOB DESCRIPTION
2020 SUMMER CAMP TEACHER (PART-TIME)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
The chosen candidates will teach summer camp classes of up to 16 campers for either ages 5-7 or 8-12. (Each class has 2 co-teachers.) Our major focus in our day camps is to help students reconnect with nature in a positive way that enhances basic concepts of an age-appropriate earth science curriculum. Successful camp teachers have strong leadership skills, enjoy interacting with youth, and have a passion for the outdoors. A sense of adventure is a must. This position reports to the Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience teaching and working with children in formal or informal settings (school, nature center, summer camp, scouts, etc)
Interest in and basic knowledge of the natural world
Willingness to get dirty and work hard in all weather (including summer heat & humidity and/or rain)
Ability to be physically active for most of a 4 to 8-hour work period
Demonstrated commitment, reliability, punctuality, and responsible behavior at previous jobs
Current CPR, First Aid Certification preferred but not required
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create a safe, memorable, educational camp experience for our campers
Learn lesson and activity plans; teach lessons and facilitate activities
Supervise & interact with campers during recreation and lunch times
Assure physical/emotional safety of all participants, behavior management
Camp Teachers lead/participate in all camp activities, including hiking, active outdoor play, earth science lessons, crafts, cooperative games, and more.
Contribute to facility maintenance and cleaning as needed at the end of each camp day.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as required.
Salary: $12 – $14/HR – based on education and experience
TO APPLY: Send application to:
Fairview City Hall
7100 City Center Way
Fairview, TN 37062
(Application can be picked up at the Nature Center or downloaded)
CLOSE DATE: UNTIL FILLED
Questions: E-mail NJackson@nullfairview-tn.org
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as required.
Salary: $12 – $14/HR – based on education and experience
TO APPLY: Send application to:
Fairview City Hall
7100 City Center Way
Fairview, TN 37062
(Application can be picked up at the Nature Center or downloaded)
CLOSE DATE: UNTIL FILLED
Questions: E-mail NJackson@nullfairview-tn.org
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Camp Bowie 2020February 17, 2020 - 2:36 pm
Camp Bowie 2020
/in News & Events /by bowieparkCamp Bowie 2020
Experience nature, science, and fun at Bowie Nature Park’s Summer Camps!
We offer half-day camps for 5-7 year olds and full-day camps for 8-12 year olds, with activities such as creek exploration, arts and crafts, and nature games.
Camp Themes & Dates
Dirt Detectives (5-7yrs) – June 15th – 19th – $100
From insect studies to composting and soil sifting, we will detect what’s to be found in the ground. If it involves dirt, chances are we will have our hands in it this week. Dress for the mess!
Scales & Slime (8-12yrs) – June 24th – 28th – $175
Do you enjoy searching for snakes, turtles, salamanders, frogs, and toads? Join us as we visit unique habitats where reptiles and amphibians can be found. We will meet the happy herptiles that call the Bowie home and learn about their unique adaptations that enable them to survive.
Sensational Senses (5-7yrs) – July 13th – 17th – $100
All animals have their own special sensory super powers, and guess what? So do you! This week, we will spend each day focusing on one of our 5 main senses, and using those senses to explore the world around us. It’s amazing what you can learn when you use your powers of observation!
Water Wonders (8-12yrs) – July 20th – 24th – $175
Come cool off this summer with Camp Bowie. Campers will explore the park’s many water features with dip nets, buckets, and magnifiers, and enjoy water games each afternoon. Come prepared to get wet and to have lots of fun!
Please contact Program Director Nancy Jackson with any questions.
email: NJackson@nullfairview-tn.org
phone: 615-799-5544 ext 2
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Job Opportunity: Bowie Park Naturalist
/in News & Events /by bowiepark.orgJOB DESCRIPTION
BOWIE PARK NATURALIST (PART-TIME)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under supervision, supports all Nature Center activities including developing and conducting quality indoor and outdoor educational interpretive programs at Bowie Park Nature Center and for outreach programs, animal care, display development and maintenance, answers questions and gives directions concerning park operations in person or by telephone, and assists with special events. This position reports to the Program Director. This position is for 20 hours a week; some Saturday and evening hours required. Two weeks during the summer will be 30 to 35-hour weeks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be high school graduate or have GED equivalent. Some college coursework in the biological sciences and/or animal handling experience desired. This position requires good natural history knowledge of Middle Tennessee ecosystems and proven experience teaching, preferably in an outdoor (nature center-type) setting. Also, this position requires basic computer literacy in PC programs, excellent personal and communication skills, punctuality with good time management skills, a strong spirit of cooperation and teamwork, an ability to demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude, and the ability to accept direction and constructive criticism.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organizes and teaches nature programs.
Helps conduct tours and field trips for groups.
Takes reservations and registration for programs and shelter rentals.
Assists with the general operation of the nature center.
Greets and orients park visitors in person or by telephone.
Informs visitors about the park, regulations, and nature center.
Maintains clean and inviting presentation inside the Nature Center, as well as the immediate areas outside the doors.
Maintains and provides care for live animals in the Classroom.
Assists with special events.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as required.
Salary: $12 – $14/HR – based on education and experience
TO APPLY: Send application to:
Fairview City Hall
7100 City Center Way
Fairview, TN 37062
(Application can be picked up at the Nature Center or downloaded)
CLOSE DATE: UNTIL FILLED
Questions: E-mail NJackson@nullfairview-tn.org
Job Opportunity: 2020 Summer Camp Teacher
/in News & Events /by bowiepark.orgCITY OF FAIRVIEW
JOB DESCRIPTION
2020 SUMMER CAMP TEACHER (PART-TIME)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
The chosen candidates will teach summer camp classes of up to 16 campers for either ages 5-7 or 8-12. (Each class has 2 co-teachers.) Our major focus in our day camps is to help students reconnect with nature in a positive way that enhances basic concepts of an age-appropriate earth science curriculum. Successful camp teachers have strong leadership skills, enjoy interacting with youth, and have a passion for the outdoors. A sense of adventure is a must. This position reports to the Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience teaching and working with children in formal or informal settings (school, nature center, summer camp, scouts, etc)
Interest in and basic knowledge of the natural world
Willingness to get dirty and work hard in all weather (including summer heat & humidity and/or rain)
Ability to be physically active for most of a 4 to 8-hour work period
Demonstrated commitment, reliability, punctuality, and responsible behavior at previous jobs
Current CPR, First Aid Certification preferred but not required
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create a safe, memorable, educational camp experience for our campers
Learn lesson and activity plans; teach lessons and facilitate activities
Supervise & interact with campers during recreation and lunch times
Assure physical/emotional safety of all participants, behavior management
Camp Teachers lead/participate in all camp activities, including hiking, active outdoor play, earth science lessons, crafts, cooperative games, and more.
Contribute to facility maintenance and cleaning as needed at the end of each camp day.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as required.
Salary: $12 – $14/HR – based on education and experience
TO APPLY: Send application to:
Fairview City Hall
7100 City Center Way
Fairview, TN 37062
(Application can be picked up at the Nature Center or downloaded)
CLOSE DATE: UNTIL FILLED
Questions: E-mail NJackson@nullfairview-tn.org
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related duties as required.
Salary: $12 – $14/HR – based on education and experience
TO APPLY: Send application to:
Fairview City Hall
7100 City Center Way
Fairview, TN 37062
(Application can be picked up at the Nature Center or downloaded)
CLOSE DATE: UNTIL FILLED
Questions: E-mail NJackson@nullfairview-tn.org
Hike w/a Naturalist canceled Feb 4th 2020
/in News & Events /by bowieparkThe Hike with a Naturalist program is cancelled for tomorrow Feb 4th due to high chance of rain and strong winds.
Weed Wrangle 2020
/in News & Events /by bowieparkWHEN:
Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9am to 11am
WHAT:
The Weed Wrangle®, is a one-day volunteer effort throughout Nashville and surrounding areas to help rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal of especially harmful trees, vines and flowering plants. Typical unwelcome plants are honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica and L. maackii), Chinese privet (Ligustrum sinense), winter creeper (Euonymus fortunei), autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata var. parviflora), English ivy (Hedera helix) and kudzu (Pueraria montana var. lobata).
Please wear close-toed shoes that are sturdy and you don’t mind getting dirty. Come dressed for the weather. Layers are usually good for this time of year since it can start off in the 30’s and make it to the 60’s and 70’s. Bring a water bottle (some will be available). It is not necessary to bring your own tools, but if you would like to, contact us to find out what works best.
WHERE:
Bowie Nature Park. As well as many other public parks and public-accessible spaces across Nashville. For meeting points and to register, please visit Hands on Nashville’s website (hon.org) and search “Weed Wrangle”, or you can click the link below to get to Bowie’s sign up page.
Direct Link to Bowie Sign Up
WHY:
Invasive/exotic plants and the pests associated with them degrade woodlands, threaten wildlife habitat, increase the risk of wildfire and alter the appearance of public spaces, including those set aside for the enjoyment and recreation of all residents. Without decisive intervention, these plants, insects, and other non-native intruders will continue to adversely impact our city and state’s ecosystems, resources, and services.
Please contact Nancy Jackson at njackson@nullfairview-tn.org or 615-799-5544 ext.2 for more information or to answer any questions you may have.
Winter Book Fair
/in News & Events /by bowieparkWinter Reading Challenge & Book Fair
All Ages
January 24th – 10am to 2pm – Story Time will be at 11am & 1pm
January 25th – 9am to 12pm – Story Time will be at 10:30am
Babies to teens are invited to join us for a Winter Reading Challenge and Book Fair with Usborne Books & More. Register your children for the reading challenge so they can earn shopping money for the Book Fair.
Your purchases will help support the Bowie Playground Fund!
Follow this link to see the Facebook event. Follow the event or email joliesbookbasket@nullgmail.com to find out how to register.
This event will be held in the Nature Center.
Registration is preferred but not required.
Group Hike
/in News & Events /by bowieparkHike with a Naturalist
All Ages
10 to 11:30am
January 7th & 23rd
February 4th & 20th
March 3rd & 26th
We will meet twice a month to hike a different area of the park. We will always meet at the Nature Center to begin the hike. Feel free to ask nature or park related questions.
No registration required.
For Preschoolers
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNature Strollers
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
10:00am to 11:00am
January 6th
February 3rd
March 2nd
Encourage your little one’s curiosity with nature and the outdoors! During the program, we will read a book, sing songs, play games, make a craft, and go on a child friendly hike. Each month there will be a new theme.
No registration required
Classes for Homeschoolers
/in News & Events /by bowieparkNATURE EXPLORERS
AGES: 5-7 YEARS OLD
10:00-11:00am
February 17th – Registration opens January 14th
March 23rd – Registration opens February 18th
Bring your children out to a naturalist-led class that will immerse them in the natural world, using different exploration-based techniques to get them engaged.
Registration required – opens at 8:00am on date stated above
NATURE INVESTIGATORS
AGES: 8-12 YEARS OLD
10:00-11:30am
February 24th – Registration opens January 21st
March 30th – Registration opens February 25th
Join us monthly as we become scientists and learn the skills necessary to observe and explore our world. Each month we will have a new topic.
Registration required – opens at 8:00am on date stated above
NATURE RANGERS
AGES: 13-18 YEARS OLD
10am-12pm
February 10th
March 9th
Bowie now has a Homeschool Class designed for 13-18 year olds! Seize this unique opportunity to closely study the park’s ecology using scientific methods. Participants will do hands on field research using lab techniques and data collection to examine the many environments of Bowie.
Registration is required.
All Hallows Eve Celebration 2019
/in News & Events /by bowieparkAll Hallows Eve Celebration
All Ages
10:00am to 2:00pm
October 31st
Learn about the traditions that started this fun filled holiday while making crafts, going on a scavenger hunt, and other spirited activities! Stop by any time between 10am and 2pm to enjoy these activities at your own pace.
No registration required