Camp Teacher - Summer 2025

These positions are hired through a staffing agency and are funded through the New Mexico BioPark Society. 

All hired summer teachers must attend training in May (date to be announced) and be available for work from the week of June 2-27 and July 7-25. 

Requirements: The minimum education and experience requirements are a high school diploma plus at least two years of major coursework in science, education, or a related field, and 3-6 months teaching experience, formal or informal, preferably in the sciences. 

Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis. 

All applicants must pass a background check.

The individuals selected as the Camp BioPark Teachers will:

• Conduct one or more of 15 different week-long day camps for grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6 or 7-9.  Visit the website for a complete list of classes. Camps consist of 10-12 campers.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities for the assigned class
• Promote conservation through experiential learning utilizing the BioPark’s facilities
• Maintain a safe learning environment
• Engage each child in an active, inquiry based, child-centered atmosphere
• Supervise volunteers assigned to assist with each Camp BioPark classes
• Communicate effectively with BioPark staff, campers and parents/guardians of campers
• Perform general administrative tasks associated with Camp BioPark

Teacher Work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for full-day camps or 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for half-day camps.  Camp offerings vary each week. See the full schedule on the website. 

To apply: Send resume, cover letter, and two references to Tori Fox, BioPark Science Education Coordinator, at vfox@cabq.gov