Summer Education Program Associate

Job description

Description Job Title: Summer Education Program Associate Department: Learning & Public Engagement: Supervisor: Learning Programs Manager: Supervises: None: FLSA Salary Classification: Non-exempt: Last Update: April: Availability: Summer season only. Minimum of 20 hours is required during regular garden hours. Some weekend and evening assignments are available. Position Summary: Implement nature discovery programs for youth and families in the summer by using the Garden as a living classroom. Help children discover the basic botanical science concepts related to plant and animal life, interrelationships among species, and human influences on the environment, through engaging interpretive techniques and by following the education program curriculum. Essential Functions: - Assist teaching Summer STEM Camps for students ages 4-12, STEM Field Trips, family programs and Pre-K programs. Work with the STEM Youth Volunteer Program assisting with programs and hands-on learning. - Guide campers on a variety of Garden trails, being alert to weather conditions, students’ level of understanding, and physical capabilities. - Present concepts related to the Garden’s natural and horticultural area...