Part-Time Nature Educator — Hands-On Outdoor Learning

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies; Hales Corners (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens seeks an enthusiastic Educator to lead hands-on classes, garden tours, and school programs at Boerner Botanical Gardens. You will deliver science-focused curriculum in onsite classrooms and outdoor spaces year-round, engaging diverse groups of students in nature-based learning.

Responsibilities include teaching across grade levels, adapting lessons for all ages, and collaborating with staff to prepare materials and manage outdoor activities in all weather.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of youth teaching experience.
• Experience in science-related instruction is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday.
• Comfortable leading groups of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Enthusiastic about plants and connecting people with nature.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing program needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Reliable transportation to Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Responsibilities

• Teach students at various grade levels about plants, environmental science, and the natural world using FBBG curriculum.
• Provide instruction in all weather conditions, as classes frequently take place outside in the gardens.
• Create a welcoming, interactive learning environment while maintaining appropriate expectations for student participation.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with other educators and staff to deliver and organize programs.
• Adapt lessons and teaching approaches to meet the needs of different ages, abilities, and groups.
• Prepare classrooms, program materials, and activities before programs.
• Reset classrooms and clean and organize materials following programs.
• Assist with the inventory, organization, and care of educational supplies as needed.

Skills

Youth teaching

Public speaking

Group leadership

Adaptability

Enthusiasm for nature

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens seeks an enthusiastic Educator to lead hands-on classes, garden tours, and school programs at Boerner Botanical Gardens. You will deliver science-focused curriculum in onsite classrooms and outdoor spaces year-round, engaging diverse groups of students in nature-based learning.

Responsibilities include teaching across grade levels, adapting lessons for all ages, and collaborating with staff to prepare materials and manage outdoor activities in all weather.