Outdoor Science Educator — School & After‑School Programs

The New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a School and Out-of-School Programs Educator to lead GreenSchool registered programs and support middle school enrichment initiatives. The Educator will support the curriculum and assist with workshops, connecting science to the Garden's mission.

You will work with the Coordinator to implement a dynamic schedule and engage teens in phenomena-based inquiry about the Bronx River watershed and local ecology in a garden setting.

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.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and be flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Experience engaging teen audiences.
• Must be available for all program dates and times.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead learning experiences and assist with workshops including teaching and setup.
• Collaborate on lesson planning with Coordinator.
• Document programs for institutional memory by taking photos and organizing them on Teams.
• Reflect on practices and participate in a professional learning community.
• Travel to CASA partner schools and help transport and unload supplies.

Skills

Ecology

Botany

Horticulture

Communication

Organization

Education

Undergraduate degree in science or education

Tools

Teams

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a School and Out-of-School Programs Educator to lead GreenSchool registered programs and support middle school enrichment initiatives. The Educator will support the curriculum and assist with workshops, connecting science to the Garden's mission.

You will work with the Coordinator to implement a dynamic schedule and engage teens in phenomena-based inquiry about the Bronx River watershed and local ecology in a garden setting.