Are you interested in connecting the curiosity of the Greater Boston youth to the overwhelming beauty of nature, all while educating them on scientific concepts? Would you like to facilitate outdoor activities in an inspiring, interactive, hands-on/minds-on, and culturally responsive way? The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is hiring capable, enthusiastic educators to lead environmental education activities for Boston youth in the Emerald Necklace parks.
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Environmental Education Field Trip Teacher
at Emerald Necklace Conservancy
About the position
The Field Trip Teacher will lead environmental field trips for Boston Public School classrooms in the Emerald Necklace parks. Canopy Classroom is a place-based environmental education program aligned with Boston Public Schools' science curriculum standards that connects Boston youth to the natural world. Our goal is to inspire students to become more environmentally conscious by highlighting the real-world applications of science and its relevance to their daily lives. Field trips include fun, interactive nature-connection activities in the Emerald Necklace parks. We offer fall and spring field trips designed for third- and fourth-grade classes that are approximately two hours in length. The position requires the ability to lift 10–20 pounds. Canopy Classroom is free to Boston Public Schools and includes transportation to and from the parks.
Responsibilities
Work with Education staff at the Conservancy to prepare and facilitate interactive nature connection/environmental education activities in Emerald Necklace parks
Lead groups of 12-15 participants in hands-on outdoor nature-based learning experiences in Emerald Necklace parks
Monitor program participants in all types of outdoor environments and ensure the safety and comfort of all participants
Maintain a professional work environment, which includes equipment cleanup and storage of program gear and materials
Provide basic first aid as needed
Qualifications
1+ years of experience in facilitating outdoor nature connection and environmental education activities for youth
Experience as a camp counselor, Girl Scout or Boy Scout Leader, environmental education instructor/teacher, BA or BS in environmental studies, biology, earth science, or related experience
Experience leading/teaching youth in an outdoor environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Interest in natural history, nature connection, environmental education, and science education
Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills
Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion
Demonstrate a positive attitude while working on a team
Basic use of standard business software, such as Microsoft Office
Must successfully pass background checks, including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex offender registry information (SORI)
Fluency in English/Spanish/other languages is desirable
Preference given to candidates from the Greater Boston community
Certifications/Requirements
Current First Aid and CPR Certification
Employees must complete a CORI and SORI Background Check.
Please see below for Canopy Classroom Program Dates(dates are subject to change due to weather conditions, etc.)
Program dates:
September: 29,30
October: 2,6,7,9,13,14,16,20,21,23,27,28,30,
November: 3,4,6,10,11,13
Additional Opportunity (not required)
Afterschool Program
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Field Trip Dates: October: 19, 23,26,30
November: 2,6,9,13
Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume to Kent Jackson at kjackson@emeraldnecklace.org.
Resumes will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and no person shall be discriminated against based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical/mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
