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Employment at the Chicago Botanic Garden

TITLE: College First Instructor: High School Science Internship Program

PURPOSE: To deliver a hands-on summer science and internship program for students in grades 10-12. The instructor will design and deliver an informal ecology and nature-based curriculum with emphasis on outdoor field investigations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
1. In conjunction with another instructor, develop and teach a curriculum emphasizing ecology concepts, environmental science, and inquiry process.

2. Help plan and conduct weekly field trips to supplement science curriculum and emphasize careers and college.

3. Lead daily classroom activities and outdoor science investigations at the Chicago Botanic Garden and off-site.

4. Guide student independent investigations and presentations.

5. Supervise students during work with mentors and coordinate with mentors to facilitate a positive experience.

6. Assist with other program activities as necessary.

DEPARTMENT: Center for Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Secondary Education, Nicole Patel

SUPERVISES: Students in the College First program

PAY RANGE: $12 - $18 per hour, depending on experience

COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: N/A

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Be available to work for 40 hours/week starting June 9 to
August 8, 2008. The ideal candidate will have minimum of 3 years combined experience teaching science in either formal and/or informal education settings to high school-aged students, ability to conduct outdoor field and conservation science, and familiarity with computer technology.