[SEMCO] Waquoit Bay Summer Science School Employment Opportunity

[Tompkins, Laurie (DCR)]

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Summer Science School Teacher


The Board of Directors of the Waquoit Bay Reserve Foundation (WBRF), a 501(c) 3 organization in partnership with the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) is seeking an energetic person to co-teach weekly sessions related to estuary ecology. Children in in grades 2 - 9 attend weekly sessions from July through mid- August at the Waquoit Bay Reserve located at 131 Waquoit Highway, East Falmouth, MA.



Program Flyer with course descriptions can be found at:  https://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/wbrf/science-school/



This is a seasonal contract position that does not provide any benefits. The contract term begins at the end of June and continues through mid-August.

Duties include:

  *   Attend up to five paid training/orientation sessions at the Waquoit Bay Reserve to work with Science School Director and Reserve Education staff to plan, design and organize summer school programs.
  *   Provide planning and teaching for 7 week-long educational experiences for children in grades 2 through 9 that encourage curiosity in science and the natural world.

  *   Conduct engaging, hands-on lessons and activities in the classroom, woodlands, salt marshes and shoreline within the Waquoit Bay Reserve.
  *   Teach and demonstrate principals of sustainability and stewardship in all programs.
  *   Facilitate a weekly open house presentation for families to highlight student activities and achievements.
  *   Participate in a wrap-up meeting at the end of the season.

Schedule:

  *   Monday through Friday, 8:15AM to 4PM.

Qualifications:

*       Experience working with children

*        Outdoor education and/or field experience a plus

*       Current CPR/ First Aid certification required prior to start date.

  *   Must be knowledgeable about coastal ecology and comfortable working in the field and handling live marine invertebrates.
  *   Degree in a related field is a plus

To apply please send resume, cover letter and three references to: Waquoitbayscienceschool at gmail.com<mailto:Waquoitbayscienceschool at gmail.com>.


Posting will remain active until position is filled.

Laurie Tompkins
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
P.O. Box 3092
Waquoit, MA 02536
Tel. 508-457-0495 x108
www.waquoitbayreserve.org<http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/>
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