Field Teacher

Mass Audubon • Plymouth, MA

90d • $18 - $21

About The Position

We are seeking field teachers to help with field trips and in-school programs at Mass Audubon sanctuaries in the Southeast Region. These sanctuaries include North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield, MA; Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary in Plymouth, MA; Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk, MA; and Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary in Attleboro, MA. Our field trip programs engage students in kindergarten through high school in hikes and nature exploration at our sanctuaries. Our in-school programs offer hands-on engaging activities to classrooms. All our programs align with state and national science standards and encourage exploration, collaboration, and inquiry. Candidates will have the opportunity to select their preferred work site locations during the application process. We are seeking individuals who can work at either North River and Tidmarsh or Stony Brook and Oak Knoll.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• A love of nature and teaching outdoors
• Interest and experience with natural history, environmental education and/or science education
• Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience in customer service or childcare and excellent interpersonal skills
• Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work collaboratively as a positive contributor to the team

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local natural history, conservation, and environmental education
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching or other equity-based pedagogy
• Experience delivering urban environmental education programming or equivalent
• Flexibility and ability to adapt programming to fit each groups needs
• First Aid and CPR (child and adult) certification

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead school program participants in hands-on nature-based learning experiences at Mass Audubon Wildlife sanctuaries and at school and program sites
• Maintain educational supplies, curricula, materials, and resources
• Assist with the planning and development of new programs and activities as needed
• Monitor program participants in all types of indoor and outdoor environments and ensure the safety and comfort of all participants
• Become familiar with and teach a variety of environmental educational activities
• Engage participants in hands-on learning that develop ecology and conservation knowledge
• Assist in setting up before and cleaning up after programs
• Travel to sites to facilitate programming

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees