School Year 2012-2013
This 9-month internship is to develop, prepare
for, and teach educational programs to school groups in grades pre-K through 6.
The programs take place primarily at Wave Hill, though some are offsite. Topics
and formats range from science and nature lessons, to contemporary art tours
and art-making, history walks and interactive plays. All programs are
inquiry-based and include hands-on components. The internship runs from
mid-September through mid-June. It is three days per week. The days are
flexible but Mondays are excluded. The hours are 9am–1pm. This position is a
key part of a team of full time educators who develop and co-teach all school
and professional programs for Wave Hill. Intensive training is provided, after
which the intern is expected to teach classes on his or her own. Ongoing
mentoring is also provided. A final project, subject to approval by the
Director of Education, is a requirement for successful completion of this
internship.
Qualifications
• Desire to work with students
• Interest in, and some knowledge of, plant
science, nature and art
• Ability and willingness to prep and clean up
after lessons
• Flexible, team player
• Willingness to perform in small theatrical
productions
• Outgoing personality
Requirements
• Currently enrolled in Master’s degree program or
recent graduate in related field, including, but not limited to, education,
environmental science and museum education
• Experience teaching elementary school-aged
children in formal or non-formal setting
Salary
This is a 9-month position beginning
late-September and ending mid-June. The stipend is $12.50 per hour, for an
average of 12 hours per week.
Application Process
Please send resume and cover letter to
education@wavehill.org. Please state Kerlin Education Intern in the header.
No calls, please.
EOE
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