GreenSchool Programs Educator & Field Science Lead

New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a School and Out-of-School Programs Educator to lead GreenSchool registered programs and assist with middle school enrichment initiatives. The role supports the Coordinator in delivering hands-on, phenomena-based inquiry about the Bronx River watershed and Garden conservation.

Work runs November through June with fall and summer sessions; shifts are afternoons 2–6 PM, Tuesday through Friday, with some Mondays as needed.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with experience in informal outdoor or museum education.
• Strong science background in ecology, botany, or horticulture.
• Familiarity with phenomena-based learning and NGSS.
• Excellent oral communication and strong organizational skills.
• Flexible, able to work in all weather and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead learning experiences and assist with workshops, setup, and cleanup.
• Collaborate on lesson planning with the Coordinator.
• Document programs with photos and organize on Teams.
• Reflect on practice in a professional learning community.
• Travel to CASA partner schools and help transport supplies.

Skills

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Weather adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree in science education or related field

Tools

Teams

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a School and Out-of-School Programs Educator to lead GreenSchool registered programs and assist with middle school enrichment initiatives. The role supports the Coordinator in delivering hands-on, phenomena-based inquiry about the Bronx River watershed and Garden conservation.

Work runs November through June with fall and summer sessions; shifts are afternoons 2–6 PM, Tuesday through Friday, with some Mondays as needed.