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Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Department: School of the Chicago Botanic Garden
Reports to: Manager, Science Career Continuum
Seasonal Full-time, mid-May 2024 for approximately 10 weeks
Supervises: Students in the Science First Program
Position Overview:
The Science First Program seeks a passionate STEM instructor to co-deliver a transformative summer experience for 20 middle school students (grades 7-10) from CPS at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This seven-week program, running from June to August, immerses students in the wonders of environmental science through engaging hands-on learning. Collaboratively, you'll design and implement an interactive curriculum that emphasizes outdoor field investigations, collaborative research projects, and environmental justice, fostering a connection with the natural world and preparing them for future academic success. You'll play a pivotal role in empowering traditionally underrepresented youth to explore STEM fields through educational play and research. Students attend Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm, and receive a stipend and transportation to the garden. Join us in shaping the next generation of environmental stewards!
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Outdoor Learning and Field Trip Leadership:
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Chicago Botanic Garden Values & Behaviors:
VALUES As an organization, we... | BEHAVIORS As an organization, we... |
Prioritize a culture of GROWTH. We commit to remaining curious in how we approach our work. |
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Seek to UNDERSTAND. We seek to understand others from their perspective. |
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See one another through a lens of RESILIENCE. We believe that all individuals can experience good outcomes with support. |
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Build TRUST through TRANSPARENCY We hold ourselves and others accountable by centering decision making that honors all people. |
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Qualifications
Minimum of one year of science teaching experience in formal or informal educational settings with high school-aged students.
Bachelor's degree required in environmental science, biology, or a related field.
Demonstrated understanding of student development theory with a focus on first-generation, low-income, and students of color.
Proven ability to integrate STEM concepts into lesson plans and develop culturally responsive curriculum.
Strong administrative skills, including data management, organization, and task completion.
- Fluency in Spanish desirable but not required.
Physical Demands:
The position involves a dynamic work environment encompassing both indoor and outdoor settings. It requires regular physical activity such as standing, walking, and bending, along with strong communication skills (listening and speaking) and proficiency in operating standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, scanners, and fax machines). Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of items under 30 pounds may be necessary. |
Why Apply?
Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
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Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
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