Albuquerque BioPark Camp Teacher

Summer Teacher Jobs at the ABQ BioPark

The NM BioPark Society is now hiring teachers for summer educator roles at the Albuquerque BioPark’s Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden. These positions are hired through RivenRock (a temporary staffing agency), and are funded through the NM BioPark Society. All hired teachers must attend training in May and be available for work from the week of June 5-July 28. Both full and part time positions are available.

The minimum education and experience requirements are a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in science, education, or a related field, plus one-year full time 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.  See www.cabq.gov for a complete list of classes.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans and activities for the assigned class
• Promote conservation through experiential learning utilizing the BioPark’s exhibits and grounds
• 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 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 12:00-4:30 p.m. for half-day camps.  Not all camps are offered every week.  Camp BioPark runs from June 5-July 28 with clean up time provided the following week. Paid training and prep time are available May 6-June 5.

The individuals selected as the Teen Facilitators will:

• Oversee the BioPark Nature Guides, which are a group of teens (ages 14 -18) along with adult captains who volunteer at learning centers, called Nature Stations.
• Develop and conduct Nature Guide training classes
• Facilitate the daily teaching done by the Nature Guides
• Keep Nature Guides engaged and challenged
• Conduct on-the-job training for new Nature Guides
• Develop and implement new Nature Stations
• Rotate work site weekly between the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden
• Communicate effectively with BioPark Education staff, volunteers and parent/guardians
• Provide end of summer certificates and letters of appreciation for the closing ceremonies
• Perform general administrative tasks associated with the BioPark Nature Guide Program

Facilitator Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m; up to 40 hours per week.  The Nature Guide program runs from June 7 – Aug 3.  Paid training and prep time are available starting May 7, with training dates for teen orientations on Saturdays in May.

To apply: Send resume to Cheri Vogel, BioPark Education Curator, at cvogel@cabq.gov or 903 Tenth Street SW, 87102. 

For more information, please call 505-848-7183 or email cvogel@cabq.gov.