Full-Time School Programs Coordinator

Roles & Responsibilities

The School Programs Coordinator facilitates and oversees all learning experiences for students in pre-K to 12th grade, including in-person and virtual academic year field trips, and summer camps. They support partnership programs/courses on topics such as natural sciences, art, and local history, as well as 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. Responsibilities also include managing and maintaining supplies and education spaces, supervising and training school program interns and part-time staff, and working 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

• Experience teaching in informal settings with school communities and demonstrated cultural competency to work with diverse audiences
• Comfort interacting with large groups outdoors and in classroom settings, teaching natural science topics to all grade levels
• Degree in education, environmental/nature education, museum education, or related field
• Experience leading outdoor programs in formal or nonformal settings
• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience teaching with school community audiences
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in Wave Hill’s education programs and mission
• Cultural competency to work with diverse and local Bronx communities
• Computer skills, including remote platforms and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Workspace

The primary workspace is in Wave Hill House, with an accessible, ground-level entrance and ADA-compliant restrooms. The education program office is located on the third floor, reachable by a flight of 19 wooden stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Outdoor work involves traversing mixed-material pathways and varying elevations.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with the possibility of one remote workday. Some offsite travel, occasional evenings, and weekend days are required.

Pay

Salary is $50,000, plus benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401k, pension plan, and life insurance.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Wave Hill

Wave Hill is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. 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. To request reasonable accommodation, contact humanresources@wavehill.org.