Environmental Educator

Qualifications:

Required:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, education, or related field (or equivalent

experience)

• Prior experience teaching or working with middle/elementary school youth, ideally in informal or

experiential settings

• Background in ecology, natural sciences, or outdoor education

Skills

• Strong classroom/group management skills
• Comfort with hands-on, inquiry-based teaching methods rather than lecture-style
• Ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners, including ELL students
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Basic organizational skills for materials/inventory management

Logistics

• Reliable transportation or ability to travel to multiple school sites across NYC boroughs daily
• Full weekday availability during school hours for the full Nov-April commitment, weekly meetings,

and prep time outside program hours

Preferred:

• Spanish/English Bilingual proficiency
• Experience in outdoor / environmental education .
• Conflict resolution skills with youth

• Spacious staff apartment on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx with internet and utilities included. Arrangements can be made for non-residential staff.
• Monthly Transportation Stipend in the form of an OMNY Card
• Access to outdoor apparel/ equipment discounts

Spanish and English proficiency preferred.