School Year ZooKids Seasonal (Pre-K)

Why do zebras have stripes? Does a mouse have a house? Guiding activities, leading walk, creating art, and classroom management are all part of life in the ZooKids classroom. The questions, songs, smiles, and FUN are non- stop! If helping our most pint- sized Zoo guests discover the wonder and awe of wildlife and wild places is your passion…a job within the ZooKids team could be a good fit for you. Position will assist full-time Education staff with the implementation of ZooKids programming for children ages 3 yrs old-kindergarten. Job functions will include but are not limited to delivering programming and actively participating in activities and classroom management, responsible for the overall safety and well-being of preschool age children, and set-up and clean-up of program activities. Posted schedule may be subject to change based on operational needs such as weather condition, guest attendance and department needs.Hours:November through MayTuesday through Friday 8:30AM-1PM*There could be the opportunity for hours to continue into summer.Classes run Tuesday/Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm and Wednesday/Friday 9:30am-12:30pm.Experience teaching preschool aged children preferred.Able to work well with young children.Able to balance multiple assignments successfully.Able to work in varied weather conditions (i.e. extreme heat, rain).Able to work successfully in a team setting.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.Able to maintain courteous and helpful behavior.Able and willing to rotate time within and outside of assigned region.Able to maintain appropriate employee appearance (see uniform guidelines in the employee handbook).Subject to Drug Free Workplace Policy.Subject to BMV check.Subject to Criminal Background check and fingerprinting.

Created: 2025-10-04