Full-Time School Programs Coordinator
Facilitating learning experiences for Pre-K to 12th graders
The Education Department provides hands-on learning experiences for children, youth, teachers and intergenerational groups of visitors in the arts and sciences to educate and inspire life-long learners. School Programs at Wave Hill connect students to the natural world with high quality, personal, and hands-on experiences.
How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter in a single PDF document to the email address below. Please state School Programs Coordinator in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only those receiving an interview will be contacted. Candidates asked to interview for the position will be required to submit a school programs curriculum sample and prepare a demonstrated lesson using information provided.
Roles & Responsibilities
The School Programs Coordinator facilitates and oversees all learning experiences for students in pre-K to 12th grade students including in-person and virtual academic year field trips, and summer camps. The Coordinator supports partnership programs/courses on a range of topics including natural sciences, art and local history, and teacher professional workshops. In collaboration with education staff the Coordinator researches, compiles and writes pedagogically appropriate lesson plans with a progressive, social and environmental justice-oriented teaching and learning style.
The Coordinator is responsible for the management and maintenance of supplies and education spaces. This individual supervises and trains school program interns and part time staff. The Coordinator works with the Education Assistant to ensure efficient administration of all school programming, including scheduling/booking programs, ordering supplies and processing check requests. The Coordinator supports department and institutional programs as needed.
Requirements
The Coordinator must have experience teaching with school communities in an informal setting and demonstrate cultural competency to work with diverse audiences. This individual must be comfortable interacting with large groups in the outdoors and in a classroom setting teaching natural science topics to all grade levels. In addition to teaching and administrative duties, additional requirements include:
- Degree in education, environmental/nature education, museum education or related field
- Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
- A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience teaching with school community audiences
- Strong interest in Wave Hill’s education programs and mission
- Cultural competency to work with diverse and local Bronx communities
- Computer skills that include remote platforms and Microsoft Office
- Valid driver’s license
- Proficiency in Spanish a plus
Workspace
The primary workspace is in Wave Hill House, which has an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by elevator. Due to the historic nature of Wave Hill House, the education program office located on the third floor is not wheelchair accessible. This area is reachable by a flight of wooden stairs totaling 19 steps. When outside, the educator should expect to traverse a variety of routes along mixed-material pathways and varying elevations.
Schedule & Salary
This is a full-time position reporting to the Assistant Director of Education. There is some offsite travel to schools and partner organizations, and occasional evenings and weekend days required. Salary is $50,000, plus benefits including: medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; 401k, pension plan and life insurance.
Wave Hill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Wave Hill is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact humanresources@wavehill.org.