Outdoor Environmental Education Specialist

~ Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), a regional educational service agency, will provide quality, efficient, shared programs and services to school districts, their students, parents and communities. ~

Our mission is to expand educational opportunities and alternatives enabling learners to achieve their potential.

Western Suffolk BOCES provides career training and literacy programs to help adults meet their career goals by developing skills essential for gainful employment, job advancement and new career opportunities.

Position Overview

The Outdoor Environmental Education Program is seeking a permanent, full-time, year-round, Outdoor Education Specialist for our Caleb Smith Outdoor Learning Laboratory, located on the north shore of Long Island, New York. To learn more about our programs visit our website.

• Location: Caleb Smith Outdoor Learning Lab, Smithtown, NY 11787
• Reports To: Program Coordinator, Outdoor Environmental Education Program

Responsibilities

Instruction:

• Day Use
  • Daily environmental instruction in an outdoor setting
  • Work with multiple classes per day at the Caleb Smith site
  • Training parents before classes arrive
  • Planning outdoor and environmental education program with teachers
• Special Services
  • Plan and lead authentic field science programs
  • Off-site education programs, including interpretive canoeing programs, as needed
  • Both outdoor and classroom programs
  • Science support for districts and WSB Special Education Elementary Schools
• Provide Professional Development
  • Plan and implement an annual teacher in-service course
  • Plan and implement custom teacher in-service trainings in coordination with participating districts
  • Provide internal staff workshops
  • Ensure safe practices for all education programs (preparation/planning)

Lab Operations:

• Maintain Caleb Smith Outdoor Learning Lab and associated buildings. Responsible for upkeep of facilities both personally and working with Parks Department, Internal BOCES staff, and Program Coordinator in maintaining a safe, clean and organized workplace
• Budgets and Purchase Requisitions
• Ensure working order of all equipment
• Maintain live animal exhibits and ensure ethical and humane care of animals
• Create and maintain educational displays

Other:

• To work as a member of a team, including networking with colleagues, staff, volunteers, State Parks, BOCES, SCOPE, teachers, science coordinators and field trip sites
• To conduct other various activities, such as, grant writing, curriculum development and program evaluation
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Coordinator

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Biology, Environmental Science or related field
• A minimum of 2 years related experience in field science education
• Responsible individual able to interact with teachers and students in a professional manner
• Well-organized, capable of maintaining high efficiency while planning and teaching in numerous programs and maintaining upkeep of lab facility and environs
• Working knowledge of NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards and classroom curriculum preferred

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your resume, cover letter and 3 references to Brian D’Ingillo.