Part-Time Environmental Educator, Seeds to Trees

City Parks Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City Parks Foundation seeks a Part-Time Environmental Educator to implement Seeds to Trees curriculum in school-day and afterschool programs from October to June. The role involves teaching in classrooms and parks, delivering hands-on lessons, and supporting professional development for partner teachers, with supervision by the Associate Director of Environmental Education. Start date: October 2026.

End date: June 2027. Compensation: $25–$28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Education/Science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of teaching outdoors/experiential learning preferred.
• Experience with elementary school students advantageous.
• Ability to work with diverse students, including low-income communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Google Drive and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Seeds to Trees curriculum to elementary and middle school students during school-day and afterschool sessions.
• Contribute to workshops and professional development with Seeds to Trees partners.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Environmental Education and staff to shape curricula with feedback.
• Support program evaluation and student assessment efforts.
• Assist in maintaining education department resources and materials.

Skills

Outdoor education

Curriculum delivery

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Self-starter

Google Drive

Office apps (Docs/Sheets/Slides)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Environmental Education/Science

Tools

Google Drive

Office apps (Docs/Sheets/Slides)

Job description

City Parks Foundation seeks a Part-Time Environmental Educator to implement Seeds to Trees curriculum in school-day and afterschool programs from October to June. The role involves teaching in classrooms and parks, delivering hands-on lessons, and supporting professional development for partner teachers, with supervision by the Associate Director of Environmental Education. Start date: October 2026.

End date: June 2027. Compensation: $25–$28 per hour.