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Wildlife Educator

On-site, Work must be performed in or near New York, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    October 1, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Salary:
    At least USD $45,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Education

    Description

    The Nature Company is seeking a wildlife educator to provide live animal programs to Pre-K and Kindergarten students in NYC. Applicant must have experience in educating young children and animal handling. Applicant must have a car and a valid driver's license. Immediate hire.

    The ideal candidate is great at educating young children (Ages 3, 4, 5), enthusiastic, energetic, knowledgeable in basic zoology, and a dynamic animal presenter. The ability to engage a group of children for a one hour science lesson utilizing live animals is essential.

    Applicant must have a car. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. Please indicate in your cover letter why you are the best person for this position introducing young children to live animals in a classroom setting.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Hours: 36 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30-3:30

    Compensation: $45,000 salary, all federal holidays, 10 sick, and 10 personal days provided. 401K employer match. Health Insurance.

    Responsibilities and Duties

    Teach live animal lessons to elementary-aged students in NYC

    Demonstrate live animals including reptiles, invertebrates, mammals, and birds

    Animal care and maintenance including cleaning animal enclosures and training live animals

    Driving to all 5 boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island to conduct lessons

    Create hands-on science activities for inclusion in animal workshops

    Flexibility to work long hours

    Qualifications and Skills

    BA in Education or Biological Sciences

    1 year experience teaching elementary-aged students

    Experience in animal care and management

    Completion of criminal history background check

    Must have a valid driver's license

    Ability to engage a group of children for a one hour science lesson

    Ability to demonstrate and handle small animals including snakes, insects, lizards

    Knowledge of early elementary school level biology and environmental science

    Understanding of classroom management

    Excellent communication and customer service skills

    Ability to meet deadlines

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

    The Nature Company is seeking a wildlife educator to provide live animal programs to Pre-K and Kindergarten students in NYC. Applicant must have experience in educating young children and animal handling. Applicant must have a car and a valid driver's license. Immediate hire.

    The ideal candidate is great at educating young children (Ages 3, 4, 5), enthusiastic, energetic, knowledgeable in basic zoology, and a dynamic animal presenter. The ability to engage a group of children for a one hour science lesson utilizing live animals is essential.

    Applicant must have a car. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. Please indicate in your cover letter why you are the best person for this position introducing young children to live animals in a classroom setting.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Hours: 36 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30-3:30

    Compensation: $45,000 salary, all federal holidays, 10 sick, and 10 personal days provided. 401K employer match. Health…

    Benefits

    All federal holidays, 10 sick, and 10 personal days provided. 401K employer match. Health Insurance.

    All federal holidays, 10 sick, and 10 personal days provided. 401K employer match. Health Insurance.

    Location

    On-site
    Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

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