Winter Break Science Camp Educator
BASIC JOB FUNCTION
Lead a group of up to 18 children in grades 1-3 OR 4-6 in outdoor science investigations, games and explorations of the New York Botanical Garden grounds as well as relevant classroom-based activities in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden during winter break science camps. Establish a fun and engaging environment for campers to learn together. Develop and lead the active, hands-on science and nature programs and activities as per the curriculum and collaborate with camp staff team to lead activities in the GreenSchool and throughout the NYBG landscape. Supervise and mentor 2 Camp Explainers (paid teens) on daily responsibilities and duties.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with planning and coordinating daily and weekly camp schedule, including independently planning and implementing science/nature based lessons for the campers based on curriculum.
- Support Explainers in their role of helping campers with daily tasks; i.e. helping campers keep track of personal items, participate in large and small group activities, and escorting small groups of students to the restroom
- Build strong relationships with Campers and Camp staff
- Support Camp Staff to facilitate daily drop-off and pick-up events
- Maintain close communication with Camp staff to mitigate behavioral and scheduling issues
QUALIFICATIONS
- Outgoing and friendly personality with excellent oral communications skills essential.
- Candidate must have experience teaching outdoors with large groups of children with varied learning needs as well as relevant student age group experience based on position.
- Candidate must be responsible, punctual, professional, motivated, self- starter and able to mentor others.
- A background in science, education and/or museum studies required.
- Candidate must have experience teaching hands-on, inquiry based lessons with live plants and living organisms.
- Foreign language is helpful but not essential.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather
WORK SCHEDULE
- This is a seasonal role expected to start on January 5, 2026, for a period of two months (Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM)
- Responsibilities include actively participating in lesson development throughout January and February; attending an orientation/training session on an evening during the week of February 9–13, 2026 (4:00–6:00 PM, exact date TBD); and leading one week of camp from February 17–20, 2026 (Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM).
RATE:
- $25.75 Per Hour
If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected]
EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans