Certified Children’s Educators/Part Time
Job Title: Children’s Educator
Reports To: Education Manager
Hours: Up to 10 hours per week
Pay: Hourly – Paid per class taught
This position is a year round children’s plant science educator for teaching the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens (FBBG) environmental and plant science class at the Boerner Botanical Gardens.
Responsibilities:
* Teach diverse student classes of various grade levels about plant and environmental science following FBBG curriculum and lessons.
*FBBG provides all lessons and materials.
*Set up a classroom and prepare class materials. Following class, clean up and restore room.
* Maintain classroom order and high standards for learning and student engagement.
* Provide an interactive learning environment for student learners, including outdoor learning.
* Ability and expectation to work and provide instruction in all weather conditions, as classes frequently occur outside in the gardens.
* Work independently and with other staff in classroom and instruction and organization.
* FBBG is happy to have cold weather clothing on hand for students in need.
Position Requirements:
- Wisconsin teacher certification required (experience in plant/earth science curriculum preferred).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday
- Computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Team player
- Professional demeanor and appearance
To apply: Please send cover letter & resume to [email protected]
Thank you for your interest in the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens.