The Greenway River Ranger program is designed for you to develop your leadership skills and knowledge of the environment.

APPLICANT MUST BE:

1. A junior or senior at KIPP Denver Collegiate or KNDLAA hard worker
   
2. On time, professional, and courteous at all times
   
3. Able to work well with others

   
4. Able to speak and teach in front of small groups of adults and/or children

   
5. Enjoy spending time outdoors

   
6. Willing to get dirty
   

RIVER RANGERS WILL:

1. Have training in environmental education theory, techniques, and best practices, culminating in teaching small groups of 1st or 5th grade students on educational excursions along the South Platte River.
2. Commit to two training days, four teaching days, one day at a camp, and two Greenway Leadership Corps events throughout the school year
3. Gain experience that can be applied to a portfolio for certification as an environmental educator through the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE).
4. Be a part of the ongoing reclamation and stewardship efforts along Denver’s urban waterways.​​

During this internship, you will gain hands-on teaching experience, teaching elementary students about their local environment through The Greenway Foundation's excursion (field trip) program.
​KNDLA students will teach 1st graders, KDC students will teach 5th graders.
In addition to environmental education training and hands-on teaching experience, you will learn valuable communication & public speaking skills, take part in leadership & team building initiatives, learn through real-world application & teaching of science topics, develop career awareness & preparation skills, and gain job interview & resume building experience.

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>KIPP Denver Collegiate students APPLY HERE<

​​Check out our Summer High School Position to get an idea of what you will be doing!