Environmental Education Field Trip Teacher
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-1 years
Compensation
$20 - $25 per hour
Posted
17h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Field Trip Teacher will lead environmental education field trips for Boston Public School classrooms in the Emerald Necklace parks. This role involves facilitating interactive nature-connection activities for third- and fourth-grade classes, monitoring participants, and ensuring their safety and comfort in outdoor environments.
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)
Certifications/Requirements
Current First Aid and CPR Certification
Employees must complete a CORI and SORI Background Check.
Updated 17h ago
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0-1 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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Compensation
$20 - $25 per hour
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Company
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
Team size
Growing team
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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.
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Environmental Education Field Trip Teacher
Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Full Time