Ecology Educator

Since 1998, Ferry Beach Ecology School (FBES) has brought innovative ecology education programs to thousands of children and adults throughout New England. In everything we do - week-long programs on our coastal campus, outreach and day programs at schools, publishing curriculums and field guides - we accentuate the magic, mystery and wonder of nature so that students can better understand and care for the environment.

Position Overview:

FBES hires 16 Ecology Educators each term to teach in its various programs which begin each Monday morning and end each Friday afternoon. 

Dates: September 2 - mid November 2013 

Responsibilities:

• FBES educators work primarily with the residential programs (school groups on site for up to a week at a time) but may also spend time delivering day programs (day long field trips for school groups) or outreach (in school programming).
• Ecology Educators develop and lead ecosystem-based lessons for groups of 10-12 students. Lessons focus on the ecology of areas such as the coastal forest, beach, dunes, rocky tide pools, and a salt marsh estuary.
• Each educator is also responsible for shared supervision of students between and after lessons plus some general maintenance of the site and program.
• All FBES educators are given a week of training prior to teaching children, which includes covering general knowledge of coastal ecosystems, basic ecology, narrative education and the methodology of teaching children experientially in the out-of-doors.
• Although sample lesson plans are provided in the FBES Teaching Guide, staff educators are encouraged to create and develop their own lesson plans and activities within the FBES framework. 

Qualifications:

• Ability to develop good rapport and positive relations with students, teachers and other educators.
• Experience in K-8 education and/or environmental education. BS or BA degree or, in the case of interns, several terms of undergraduate courses and experience.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors (often physically strenuous) managing groups of children.
• Positive attitude, love of nature, hard working, sense of humor and a willingness to learn. 

Compensation: Grads: $300/week + room and board, undergrads: $250/week, masters degree: $330/week.

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your cover letter, resume, and application form which can be found at our website.