School Programs Educator

New York Botanical Garden
New York, NY
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The School Programs Educator will facilitate naturalist interactive workshops for preschool through eighth grade school groups, utilizing inquiry- and phenomena-based teaching practices. They will lead school programs with the goal of student experiential learning and appreciation of the natural world.

What You Will Do

Facilitate naturalist Garden curriculum, participate in a professional learning community, manage teaching supplies, and assist in ongoing assessment and improvement of programs and curricula.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a degree in education, science, horticulture, or a relevant field, with experience in informal or outdoor settings, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

  • Degree in education, science, horticulture, or other relevant field
  • Background in current museum education practices
  • Experience in informal or outdoor settings
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing schedules and teaching spaces

Benefits

  • Paid at $25.75 per hour
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