IISG is looking for a K-12 educator with digital development experience

Posted July 23rd, 2024 in Featured, Jobs, K-12 Education
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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) and University of Illinois Extension are seeking a visiting extension outreach associate to focus on IISG K-12 education by creating a new youth-centered digital learning product as well as developing, delivering, and evaluating other educational programming that increases Great Lakes literacy among Illinois and Indiana youth.

Responsibilities for this full-time, 12-month K-12 education position include:

  • Develop a youth-centered aquatic invasive species (AIS) digital learning product
    (e.g., website, online game) for middle-school-aged youth. This will include
    evaluating or revising existing AIS curricula or supporting resources.
  • Develop and deliver other educational programming such as teacher workshops,
    curriculum development, and youth stewardship projects.
  • Conduct evaluation research to determine the effectiveness of programming
    and to use these findings to create innovative programs and improve existing offerings.

A bachelor’s degree in education, environmental education, natural sciences, or a related field is required, as is two years of experience developing and delivering digital educational content.

This position will be located in Chicago, Illinois. To view the complete job description and apply, visit the University of Illinois Job Board. The closing date is August 19, 2024.

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Keeping on top of your farm finances can be a daunting task, but knowing what numbers to track, what the numbers mean, when to spend, and when to save can be critical for the long-term health of your aquaculture business finances. This webinar series will provide you with an overview of practical information for managing your farm’s finances. All webinars begin at 12pm ET. Registrants will be sent a webinar recording. All recordings will be added to a YouTube playlist on Ohio Sea Grant and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant YouTube pages.Learn more at the link in bio.

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