Education Specialist

Jelgavas valstspilsētas pašvaldības iestāde "Jelgavas izglītības pārvalde"

LATVIJA, Lediņu ceļš 1, Jelgava, Jelgava, Latvia

The "Junda" Structure Unit "Lediņi" of Jelgava State City Municipality's Non-Formal Education Institution invites an EDUCATION SPECIALIST IN NATURAL SCIENCES to join the team. If you are passionate about nature, science, and working with children and young people, and want to create creative, research-based educational content - join our team! Job Responsibilities: - Develop and implement educational content related to nature and environmental education (classes, master classes, thematic workshops, etc.) for various target groups - students, educators, and event participants; - Create lesson content, teaching materials, and prepare necessary budget estimates; - Develop methodological materials needed for lesson implementation (worksheets, documentation materials, etc.); - Conduct educational activities both at the institution and in the field; - Analyze and improve the quality and effectiveness of educational programs; - Evaluate resources used in classes and provide recommendations for improvement when necessary; - Build partnerships with organizations, associations, and enterprises in the field of environmental and nature education; - Participate in events organized by the institution. Requirements for Candidates: - Education in accordance with the current Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 569 "Regulations on Education and Professional Qualifications Required for Educators and the Procedure for Professional Development of Educators" sections 6 and 7, see https://likumi.lv/ta/id/301572-noteikumi-par-pedagogiem-nepieciesamo-izglitibu-un-profesionalo-kvalifikaciju-un-pedagogu-profesionalas-kompetences-pilnveides (may be a student in the field of pedagogy); - Education in natural sciences or related fields; - Interest in STEM and environmental education; - Strong communication and collaboration skills; - Sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and initiative; - Ability to create educational content for diverse target audiences. Offer: - Permanent position; - Monthly gross salary – 1250 EUR; - Creative and responsive team; - Work location: Lediņu ceļš 1, Jelgava; - Social guarantees, health insurance. Please send your application to [email protected] with the indication: Education Specialist in Natural Sciences, including the following documents - a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV). Please note that we will contact and inform only the candidates invited for interviews about the selection results. By submitting an application for a vacant position, the candidate agrees to the processing of their personal data for the purpose of the selection competition - ensuring candidate selection. The personal data controller is Jelgava State City Municipality. Personal data will be kept for six months from the date of application submission. Additional information on personal data processing by Jelgava State City Municipality is available on the municipality's website in the "Personal Data Processing" section of the notice to data subjects - participants in the personnel selection process (candidates).