Seasonal Environmental Educator - Seeds to Trees Lead

cityparksfoundation; 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 established Seeds to Trees curricula, delivering lessons in classrooms and parks during the school year (October–June) in New York City.

The role supports urban ecology education, collaborates with teaching staff and partner schools, assists in workshops, and contributes to curriculum feedback, assessment tools, and resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Education/Science, or equivalent direct experience.
• Minimum two years of teaching outdoors and experiential learning preferred.
• Strong experience with elementary school students preferred.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse students, especially from low-income communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Google Drive and Office applications.
• Willingness to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• NYS Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout NYC.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Seeds to Trees curriculum in classrooms and parks during October–June.
• Contribute to workshops and professional development sessions with Seeds to Trees partners.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Environmental Education to shape curricula with feedback.
• Support program evaluation and student assessment strategies and tools.
• Pursue professional development in child development, environmental studies, and pedagogy.
• Assist in maintaining education department resources and materials, including animals in the living collection.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Environmental Education/Science or equivalent

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft Office (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Job description

City Parks Foundation seeks a Part-Time Environmental Educator to implement established Seeds to Trees curricula, delivering lessons in classrooms and parks during the school year (October–June) in New York City.

The role supports urban ecology education, collaborates with teaching staff and partner schools, assists in workshops, and contributes to curriculum feedback, assessment tools, and resources.