General Info

Employment at the Chicago Botanic Garden

TITLE: Spring Science Sleuths Instructor, School Programs – FILLED

PURPOSE: To facilitate hands-on science field trips for grades K-6. The instructor will deliver an informal science curriculum with an emphasis on botany.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Attend mandatory trainings.

2. Facilitate school field-trip programs on site.

3. Assist with the preparation of program materials.

4. Work closely with volunteers in the delivery of programs.

5. Other projects and duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Center for Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Coordinator, School Programs

SUPERVISES: N/A

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Available to work 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting April 13 to June 5, 2009. Instructor must be comfortable teaching outdoors in various weather conditions and able to work well as a team. The ideal candidate will have a background in education and science with the ability to instruct students grades K-6.

Updated January 27, 2009