Job Description

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One-year prior teaching experience in an education field.
• Ability to work within a highly team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to help interpret science concepts in both a classroom setting and at zoo exhibits.
• Reliable, flexible and accountable.
• Weekend availability is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent college graduate or graduate student
• One year teaching experience at an informal science institution
• Experience and knowledge of writing curriculum and an understanding of best practices for informal science education, with an understanding of inquiry, nature play, and audience-centered facilitation techniques.
• Educational background in ecology, environmental science or education preferred
• Bilingual/Spanish speaker is a plus

Workplace Environment

• We value team members and community partners from all backgrounds and cultures with different skills, abilities, and perspectives.
• We ensure that everyone has an opportunity to fully contribute to our mission.

Benefits and Perks

• We value creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and building a culture where everyone is welcomed and can flourish.
• As PT staff, you will receive access to Bronx Zoo and other WCS parks.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands include but are not limited to the use of a Keyboard, 10-key, Mouse, and Telephone Use, Handwriting, Sitting, Standing, Crouching, Kneeling, Bending, Walking, Stair Climbing, minimal Driving, and Lifting up to 50lbs.

Workplace Conditions and Environment

• The workplace conditions and environment of the role include working indoors, closely with others, and/or alone, exposure to excess noise, operating power tools and equipment, and use sharp tools and equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.

Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

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Opportunity Type

Part-Time

Salary Range

$23.00