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Description
MAJORS: Natural sciences, education, social work, or related field
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Urban Education Interns train high school student volunteers to lead fun and interesting, hands-on nature activities with young children on the schoolyards of Baltimore City Public Schools. In addition, interns have the opportunity to lead hands-on nature lessons in the classroom with elementary school students.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Train high school students to conduct nature activities on the schoolyard with elementary school students Lead classroom nature lessons with elementary school students Supervise program delivery / Manage teaching materials
QUALIFICATIONS: Enthusiasm for teaching and working with children and teens Ability to work as part of a team Good communication skills / Strong organizational skills Your own transportation
TIME COMMITMENT:
Internships begin in February 2008 and finish in either May or August. Interns will work nine to thirty hours per week during the school year and forty hours per week during the summer; hours are flexible during the school year.
BENEFITS:
Education in natural sciences through training and teaching of hands-on activities Direct experience teaching people of diverse ages and backgrounds in an urban setting Contact with professionals in the fields of environmental/natural sciences $8.00 per hour
TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume and the names of three references to:
Kristy Streett
Urban Education Director
Irvine Nature Center
8400 Greenspring Avenue
Stevenson, MD 21153