Greenschool School and Out-of-School Programs Educator

New York Botanical Garden • Bronx, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Education is seeking a School and Out-of-School Programs Educator to lead GreenSchool registered programs and support facilitation of middle school enrichment initiatives. The Educator supports the Coordinator of School and Out-of-School Programs with programs from November through June and July through August. Programs include GEAR UP INSPIRES Middle School, NYBG Career Discovery Days, Cultural After School Adventures (CASA) for grades 6–8, NYCPS STEM Summer Recess, and field science camps and institutes for middle school students.

The Educator supports the coordinator in delivering a curriculum that engages students in phenomena-based inquiry learning about NYBG’s mission and its work understanding the past, present, and future of the Bronx River watershed and its surrounding plant, animal, and human communities. Programming includes culturally responsive activities exploring the Garden landscape and its conservation efforts. The Educator supports immersive activities in Plant Science and Conservation, Horticulture, and Education, connecting students with Garden professionals and relating science to everyday life and possible career paths.

This is a temporary, part-time position running through the end of August 2027. Work is generally scheduled Tuesday through Friday, with occasional Mondays as needed. Shifts range from 2 to 4 hours between 2 PM and 6 PM, with start and end times varying by day. The rate is $25.75 per hour.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• Experience in informal outdoor or museum education.
• Strong science background in ecology, botany, or horticulture.
• Familiarity with phenomena-based learning, Next Generation Science Standards, and three-dimensional principles of instruction.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions, work independently, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and to be flexible and responsive in a complex, dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience engaging teen audiences and sparking their wonder and curiosity.
• Must be available for all program dates and times.
• Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead learning experiences and assist with workshops, including teaching, gathering and setting up supplies, maintaining supplies and classroom or outdoor facilities, and cleaning up after programming.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator on program needs and lesson planning.
• Document programs for institutional memory by taking photos during programs and organizing them on Teams.
• Reflect on teaching practices and participate in a professional learning community to enhance science teaching in garden and classroom settings.
• Travel to CASA partner schools and help transport and unload supplies and materials.
• Support immersive student activities in Plant Science and Conservation, Horticulture, and Education, connecting students with Garden professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level