Field Teacher, Real Math Real Science Program

Mass Audubon • Millbury, MA

26d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking field teachers to support the Real Math Real Science field trips at Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester, MA. These field trips allow every 7th grader in Worcester to have a hands-on nature learning experience at Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary. This program focuses on watershed restoration and health. All our programs align with state and national science standards and encourage exploration, collaboration, and inquiry. Field teachers will be based out of Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.

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

• Fluency or comfortability with conversational Spanish
• 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 group’s needs
• First Aid and CPR (child and adult) certification or willingness to obtain

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
• 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
• Ability to hike up to 2 miles on uneven and elevated terrain

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed