Field Teacher (Out-of-School)

Out-of-School Field Teachers serve as members of Mass Audubon’s Metro West team and work with Education Coordinators to develop and implement hands-on, youth-driven, nature-based programming for afterschool programs and community groups, ensuring educational and outreach outcomes and promoting Mass Audubon’s mission of protecting the nature of Massachusetts for wildlife and people. The ideal candidate will also support Mass Audubon’s commitment to climate change education, equity, and justice and bring a diverse range of experiences, expressions, and views to their work. Our Metro West Region includes Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick, Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, and Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary in Belmont. Our region’s afterschool programming currently reaches the cities and towns of Belmont, Billerica, Cambridge, Framingham, Lowell, Medford, and Natick.

At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Must Haves

• Experience as an educator, working with a variety of audiences, including summer camps, afterschool programs, community groups, and/or families in inquiry-based teaching and learning
• Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion
• Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work collaboratively, as a positive contributor to the team
• Proficiency in standard business software, such as Microsoft Office or G-Suite
• Have a valid driver’s license or other reliable transportation to program locations and our sanctuaries

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in process or completed, preferably in education, environmental education or related field, including formal or informal background in natural history, environmental education and/or science education
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese language

Ideal start date would be late February/March.

For more information and to apply, see the posting on our website for Field Teacher in Lincoln (Drumlin Farm).