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Employment at the Chicago Botanic Garden

TITLE: Internship, Spring Science Sleuths, Center for Teaching and Learning (unpaid internship)

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PURPOSE: To facilitate hands-on science field trips for grades K-6. The instructor will gain experience and knowledge of botanic garden education programs with a special emphasis on plant-based learning for informal youth programs. The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is a specialized area of the Education Department that focuses on the development, delivery and evaluation of educational programs for school students, pre-K through 12th grade.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Facilitate school field trip programs on site.
Assist in the greeting of self-guided groups visiting the Garden.
Assist with the preparation of program materials.
Care for plant material.
Work on special assigned projects.
Other projects and duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Center for Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Manager, School and Youth Programs

SUPERVISES: N/A

COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Other Center for Teaching and Learning program areas, Visitor programs, Horticulture, Custodial Services

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Available to work 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, January – April. A combination of plant or environmental science knowledge and its application in informal education/museum settings. Comfortable teaching outdoors. Knowledge/familiarity with inquiry-based teaching methods. Experience working with students grades K-6. Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must work well with a diverse group people. Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

Updated February 21, 2010