Employment Opportunities

Part Time Children’s Educator

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 multicultural children 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 materials as needed.  Take down and clean up materials as needed.

* Maintain classroom order and high expectations for learning and behavior.

* Provide an interactive learning environment for the student learners, including activities outside.

* Ability and expectation to work and provide instruction in all weather conditions, as classes frequently take place outside in the gardens.

* Work independently and with other staff in classroom and instruction and organization.

Position Requirements:

• Wisconsin teacher certification required (experience in 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

To apply:     Please send cover letter & resume to [email protected]

Thank you for your interest in the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens.