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Seasonal Field Teacher - Long Pasture, Barnstable, MA
Mass Audubon
About This Position
Mass Audubon Cape Cod encompasses six wildlife sanctuaries including two nature centers in Barnstable and Wellfleet and teaches extensive school, public and camp education programs. We are seeking two Field Teachers to join our year-round staff of educators during our busy spring and summer seasons. The Field Teachers will work closely with members of the school programs team to provide in-school and field trip programing across the Cape Region. Position includes optional dorm housing in Wellfleet.
Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
Responsibilities
- Deliver programs (in-class lessons and field programs) which promote scientific literacy and an appreciation for the natural world primarily for local students Pre-K through 12th grade across the entire Cape region (currently serve districts from Provincetown to Falmouth)
- Work with our school programs team to ensure that the highest level of programming is consistently delivered to our school audiences
- Teach afterschool programs, vacation week camps, family and youth group programs
- Fill in to teach and/or provide support for the Cape region’s preschool as needed
- Maintain and update curricula and instructional materials and equipment as part of the school programs team
- Attend and actively participate in regional and departmental staff meetings, and PreK-12 professional development
- Maintain the safety of all participants and staff as a priority
Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:
Must Haves
- Experience teaching and working with children in outdoor, school or camp settings
- Hold current (or willingness to obtain) certifications in community CPR and First Aid (child and adult levels)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in office software applications
- Outstanding teaching and interpretive skills and experience and comfort with instructional technologies
- Ability to exercise cultural competence and best practices in inclusion
- Strong knowledge of natural history
Nice to Haves
- Experience working with English Language Learners (ELL) populations
- Knowledge of local natural history, conservation, and environmental education
- Expertise or experience in early childhood education
- Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching or other equity-based pedagogy
- Experience delivering urban environmental education programming or equivalent
- Familiarity with Massachusetts Science Frameworks
Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $18.28-$21.00/hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is not a benefits eligible position. Dorm housing is available for a small fee.
Work Schedule
This position runs through March 17-June 13, 2025. The schedule is Tuesday-Friday, with occasional Monday programs. 25-30 hours per week.