Wildlife Educator
Quick answer
The Nature Company is hiring an in-office Wildlife Educator in Brooklyn, New York, paying $24.00/hour to deliver live animal science programs to elementary-aged students.
- Role
- Wildlife Educator
- Organization
- The Nature Company
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $24.00 /hour
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Nature Company is seeking an enthusiastic Wildlife Educator to conduct live animal science programs for Pre-K and Kindergarten students across NYC. The role involves traveling to various locations to engage young children with interactive lessons featuring reptiles, invertebrates, mammals, and birds. Additionally, the educator is responsible for the care, maintenance, and training of the program's animals.
What you'll do
- Teach live animal lessons to elementary-aged students in NYC
- Demonstrate live animals including reptiles, invertebrates, mammals, and birds
- Perform animal care and maintenance including cleaning enclosures
- Travel to all 5 boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island to conduct lessons
- Create hands-on science activities for workshops
What it takes
- BA in Education or Biological Sciences
- 1 year of experience teaching pre-school or elementary-aged students
- Experience in animal care and management
- Valid driver's license and access to a car
- Ability to pass a criminal history background check
What you'll bring
How we treat you
10 Federal Holidays, 10 personal days/year, 10 sick days/year, 401K Plan with Health Insurance HRA.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office/field-based role that requires traveling to locations across NYC, Westchester, and Long Island to conduct lessons.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position pays $24.00 per hour.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have a BA in Education or Biological Sciences, at least one year of teaching experience, and proven experience in animal care.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and three references to the provided email address; note that a cover letter is required for consideration.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Company's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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