Field Teacher

Mass Audubon•Attleboro, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mass Audubon is seeking field teachers to assist with field trips and in-school programs at Oak Knoll and Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuaries. These programs are designed for students from kindergarten through high school, involving hikes and nature exploration at the sanctuaries, as well as engaging kits and hands-on activities in classrooms. All programs are aligned with state and national science standards, promoting exploration, collaboration, and inquiry. Field teachers may support programs at one or both sites located in Norfolk and Bristol County.

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 group’s 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 various sites throughout Norfolk and Bristol Counties to facilitate programming