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Assistant Instructor
Seatuck is seeking an Assistant Instructor for the 2021 winter and spring sessions of its After-School Naturalist Club. The program engages students in various outdoor educational activities including wildlife ecology, insects, marine & freshwater ecology and hiking. The part-time position may be continued or expanded following this initial period.
The After-School Naturalist Club is held at South Shore Nature Center, 130 Bayview Ave, East Islip NY 11730
The 2021 sessions begin on January 5 and run through June 30. Program hours are 4:00 to 6:00 pm once a week Assistant Instructor hours are 3:30 to 6:30 pm
Responsibilities:
Assist Lead Instructor with the supervision and instruction of a small group of students in weekly outdoor programs
Work with Lead Instructor to plan and implement each day’s lessons and activities for students
Set-up and clean-up daily activities
Care for program equipment, facilities, and grounds
Have the opportunity to learn lesson ideas, science activities and knowledge of Long Island’s natural world!
Position Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have some of all of the following:
Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions
Experience with students, grades K-7
Interest in a career in education or science
Experience as a naturalist or in the field of outdoor/environmental education
INTERESTED? Please send a resume and letter of interest to Peter Walsh at pwalsh@seatuck.org
Internships
Seatuck offers a robust summer internship program for students interested in a career in conservation. The positions, which can focus on wildlife conservation, education, development or marketing, offer students a range of hands-on educational experiences. Details about the 2021 program and the application process will be posted in early January.
In addition, Seatuck occasionally accepts a limited number of interns during the school year. Please contact Nancy Sorkow at nancy@seatuck.org for more information.