Associate Director of Professional Learning

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation Days

13 Paid Holidays

12 Sick Days

Health and Dental Insurance Coverage

401K

Pension Plan

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking an Associate Director of Professional Learning and an Associate VP for Children's Education to lead the creation, development, and management of the Professional Learning Program for teachers and educators. You will facilitate workshops, develop standards-aligned materials, and oversee partnerships with Urban Advantage and other networks.

You will hire and train educators, coordinate workshops in multiple formats, and contribute to program evaluation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in environmental education, education, plant science, or related area.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Must be an engaging and effective educator of teachers/educators in both informal and/or formal learning environments.
• Ability to speak with authority and knowledge about how teachers learn and effective classroom practices.
• Leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in related software and platforms for program development.
• Knowledge of NYC/NY State standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Ability to teach on some weekends.
• NYS Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, implement, and manage the NYBG Professional Learning Program.
• Facilitate workshops and institutes in-person, online, or hybrid.
• Hire and train per-diem educators for programs.
• Develop lesson plans and materials aligned to standards (NGSS).
• Oversee purchasing, budgets, contracts, invoicing, and attendance data.
• Represent the program in collaborations and school visits.
• Coordinate learning series for staff across departments.
• Evaluate programs and participate in program evaluation with partners.

Skills

Engaging educator

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Organized

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Education, Education, Plant Science, or related area

Master’s preferred

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Title

Associate Director of Professional Learning

Associate VP for Children's Education

Reports to

Associate VP for Children's Education

Position Summary

Creates, develops, implements, and manages all aspects of the NYBG Professional Learning Program for teachers and educators. Facilitates and enhances the experience of teachers and their students that use the Garden's collections and learning facilities. Provides innovative methods for teaching about plant-based concepts, inside and outside their classrooms, as well as online.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages the administrative and logistical aspects of the NYBG Professional Learning Program, including the Urban Advantage (UA) Partnership, a city-wide 3rd-8th grade science initiative
• Manages all full-time, part-time, and contracted Professional Learning staff
• With the assistance of other Professional Learning staff, organizes and facilitates the Garden’s workshops and institutes for new and continuing teachers, whether in-person, online, or in a hybrid format.
• Hires and trains per-diem contracted educators to facilitate Professional Learning Programs at NYBG, when needed.
• Creates and develops lesson plans and other printed materials for teachers; ensures alignment with all mandated standards (e.g. Next Generation Science Standards)
• Creates and develops materials that are aligned with the NYS Department of Education's initiative for Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CR-SE)
• Oversees Professional Learning purchasing, budgets and reports, such as processing purchase orders, contracts, invoicing, monthly ledgers, and attendance information
• Represents the NYBG Professional Learning Program via collaborations, professional meetings, and official schools visits with other institutions, such as Urban Advantage, Beyond 100K and NYC STEM Education Network.
• Insures evaluation of Professional Learning Programs, and collaborates with other partner institutions to participate in program evaluation, when necessary
• Oversees and coordinates professional learning series for full time and seasonal staff for the Children’s Education department at the Edible Academy, the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, and GreenSchool
• Represents the NYBG Professional Learning Program via collaborations, monthly and intermittent professional meetings, and official visits to schools with other cultural and academic institutions for the Urban Advantage program
• Coordinates, plans, and leads workshops and visits to NYBG for UA families and parent coordinators with assistance of other UA staff
• Acts as liaison for the creation of UA Community Science Day and all UA Family visits to NYBG
• Coordinates visits to UA schools for education and support, such as Family Engagement Visits and Teacher Engagement Visits
• Attends online and in-person UA Administrator breakfasts, providing design and facilitation support as needed
• Incorporates research, strategies and scenarios in training development, design and facilitation.
• Remain informed of best practices and make ongoing recommendations to create a more impactful Professional Learning Program experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Education, Education, Plant Science, or other related area; Master’s preferred
• Must be an engaging and effective educator of teachers/educators in both informal and/or formal learning environments
• An ability to speak with authority and a strong knowledge base about how teachers learn and effective classroom practices for students
• Leadership skills required; supervisory experience preferred
• Team player who is imaginative and organized
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in related software and platforms necessary for program and project development
• Knowledge of school systems and New York City, New York State, and Next Generation Science Standards.
• Position requires the ability to teach on some weekends
• NYS Driver's License

Physical Demands & Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to, at minimum, stand; walk; sit; work at a computer for periods of time; use hands, use motorized cart to transport program participants and supplies, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions. Work under low to moderate volume work conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Baseline Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with some weekends, early mornings or evening activities required

Salary: $87,500-$91,125

Benefits:

• 15 Vacation Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage
• 401K
• Pension Plan

EOE