Education Technician (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The National Park Service seeks an Education Program Specialist to deliver curricula-based education programs in classrooms and parks, and to support distance learning for schools and organized groups across the United States. The role emphasizes in-person instruction and program development during the spring-summer season. Anticipated season: April–October 2027.

Applicants must submit by Oct 26, 2026. Qualification includes experience or education consistent with GS-05/06 levels and is

Qualifications

• Present curricula-based education programs to school groups, youth and the public.
• Research and develop materials and activities to support curricula-based programming.
• Perform administrative tasks to support programming for youth groups, families and the public.
• Design and facilitate family-friendly programming and activities at the park and in the community.
• Collaborate with educators to design and deliver education programs.

Responsabilités

• Present curricula-based education programs in classrooms and in the park.
• Develop and refine educational materials and activities.
• Coordinate with staff and partners for program delivery and scheduling.

Connaissances

Curricula-based education programs

Education program delivery

Coordination with educators

Formation

Four years of education above high school

Description du poste

The purpose of this position is to teach education programs in-person in classrooms & in the park, as well as via distance learning channels primarily for school, youth & other organized groups to students throughout United States.

Anticipated Season: April - October 2027.

Applicants must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered.

For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026 (unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement).

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your 2 page resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 level, you must possess one of the following:

• A. At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: presenting curricula-based education programs; research and development of materials and activities to support curricula-based programming; performing administrative tasks to support programming for youth groups, families and the general public; design and facilitation of family-friendly programming and activities at the park and in the community. You must include hours per week worked.
• B. Successful completion of at least four years of education above the high school level from an accredited college or university in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. You must include transcripts.
• C. Equivalent combination of experience and education that, together, equal 100% of the qualification standards listed above when combined.

To qualify for this position at the GS-06 level, you must possess one of the following

• A. At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: presenting curricula-based education programs; research and development of materials and activities to support curricula-based programming; evaluating curricula-based programs, materials and activities; performing administrative tasks to support coordination and oversight of programming for youth groups, families and the general public; collaborating with educators to design family-friendly programming and activities at the park and in the community; facilitating training on the mechanics of education program delivery for staff and partners. You must include hours per week worked.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: OPM Qualification Standards.

Volunteer Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.