GreenSchool Educator

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a GreenSchool Educator to facilitate workshops and tours, focusing on student experiential learning through plant-based explorations. Candidates should possess a solid background in plant science and excellent communication skills, enabling them to engage school groups effectively across diverse educational contexts. The role requires adaptability, a strong commitment to education, and ready interaction with students, ensuring enriching educational experiences throughout the Garden.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated familiarity with current museum education practices.
• Strong background in plant science (ecology, botany, horticulture) preferred.
• Teaching experience in informal settings is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and tours for school groups using inquiry-based practices.
• Organize and maintain program supplies and classroom spaces.
• Participate in ongoing program assessments and peer observations.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Title	Reports to
GreenSchool Educator	Associate Director of School Programs

Position Summary:

GreenSchool offers cross-disciplinary workshops and tours using plants as a lens for inquiry and science explorationsfor school groups.Educators facilitate programs in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and across the Garden outdoor seasonal exhibitions with the goal of student experiential learning and appreciation of the natural world. Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Use NYBG curriculum to facilitate workshops and tours for Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school groups (all ability levels, including children with learning differences) using inquiry and phenomena-based teaching practices. Participate in a professional learning community of informal science educators to build hands-on, effective practices that support students’abilities to explore real world phenomena. Organize and maintain program supplies, plants, and classroom space. Set-up teaching supplies each morning, followed by the cleanup, inventory and preparation of materials each afternoon. Participate in on-going assessment of programs; including reflecting on practice through peer observations and experimenting with methods thatimprove lesson plans and enhance student experience. Collect teacher evaluation of programs. Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree and demonstrated familiarity of current museum education practices that emphasize student-driven learning experiences. Strong plant science (ecology, botany, or horticulture), or a self-starter with teaching experience in informal settings preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication, and responsive decision-making skills are required. Able to work in all weather conditions and traverse long distances. Must be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing schedules, program teaching spaces and time constraints. Must be adept at incorporating unique museum resources in a complexand fast-paced environment. Outgoing and welcoming personality; responsible, punctual, and motivated. Prior experience and enthusiasm for working with schoolchildren.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to,at minimum, walk; sit; use hands, handle tools, use motorized/heavy equipment, climb ladders, 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, moderate or loud work conditions.

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

Baseline Work Schedule:

• Tuesday-Friday September17, 2025 through June 12, 2025 9a.m.-1:30p.m.
• Must be available for Children’s Education Staff Professional Learning Days September 16-19, 23-26, January 21-22, March 18-19, June 9, 9a.m.-2p.m.

Candidates interview to take place in July and August.

Pay Rate:$25.75 Per Hour

If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department [e-mail].

EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans