Kerlin Education Intern

Responsibilities

• Assisting with guided on-site programs ranging from 45 minutes to 2 hours long for pre-k to high school groups from NYC and surrounding areas.
• Researching and mastering lesson content for pre-k to high school audiences. Topics include ecology of local plant and animal species, the geological and sociological history of Wave Hill, as well as relevant community science and art projects.
• Preparing for programs by thoroughly reading lesson plans, packing educator backpacks with class specific materials, and setting up and breaking down classroom spaces.
• Greeting teachers at the front gate prior to the start of their program and working with teachers to tailor programs to the needs of their classes.
• Managing teaching materials such as bio facts, art supplies, clipboards, pencils, iPads etc.
• Engaging in team meetings as well as peer review and feedback sessions with other members of the education department.
• Conducting programmatic and audience research for the department as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in life science, nature, and/or art
• Clear, effective communication skills
• Flexible, team player
• B.S./B.A. in relevant field (education, science, art etc.) or enrolled in a relevant degree program preferred
• Experience teaching children in a non-formal setting preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Workspace

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. Wave Hill House 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. When outside, the Kerling Intern should expect to traverse a variety of routes along mixed-material pathways and varying elevations.

Pay and Schedule

• This is a year-long, approximately 23-week position.
• The fall semester begins in September and ends in November. The spring semester begins in March and ends in May.
• Start and end dates are flexible for each semester.
• The rate of pay is $18 per hour for approximately 12 hours a week.
• The schedule is from 9:00am to 1:00pm three weekdays per week from Tuesday through Friday.

Benefits

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.

Schedule and Salary

• This is a year-long, approximately 23-week position.
• The fall semester begins in September and ends in November. The spring semester begins in March and ends in May.
• Start and end dates are flexible for each semester.
• The rate of pay is $18 per hour for approximately 12 hours a week.
• The schedule is from 9:00am to 1:00pm three weekdays per week from Tuesday through Friday.

EEO Statement

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