Teacher-Naturalist
Connecticut Audubon Society’s Center is seeking enthusiastic, energetic educators for their part-time teacher-naturalist positions for our centers at Fairfield, Glastonbury, Milford Point and Pomfret. Our teacher-naturalists deliver our outdoor and outreach education programs, Science in Nature.
Teacher-Naturalists at the Connecticut Audubon Society are responsible for teaching outdoor and classroom natural science programs to a variety of audiences from early learners to adults.
Please Apply If You…
* Have a minimum of 1 year teaching experience with proven skills teaching in formal and/or informal settings
* Possess prior outdoor science education experience working with children
* Have excellent interpersonal skills for working with teachers, administrators, children, staff and professional colleagues
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Michelle Eckman, Director of Education, at meckman@ctaudubon.org.
Essential Functions
- Prep and deliver interdisciplinary, conservation education programs to K-12 students
- Assist as needed with nature-based programs for adults
- Assist with leading merit badge programs for Boy and Girl Scouts
- Assist with the care and maintenance of education equipment
- Deliver high quality, safe programs creating high customer satisfaction
Qualifications
- Minimum third or fourth-year student enrolled in bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, education, natural sciences, outdoor recreation or related field
- Experience in environmental education, nature interpretation preferred
- Proven skills teaching in formal and/or informal settings to a variety of audiences
- Physical capability to accomplish the responsibilities of the position
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
- Commitment to the mission of the Connecticut Audubon Society
Requirements
- Must be comfortable teaching all programs offered
- Must be able to handle those animals required for specific programs
- Must be able to interface with all customers of our educational programs, teachers, administrators and parents
