Hybrid Field Teacher presso Mass Audubon

About Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org. 

About This Position
The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is seeking two part-time Field Teachers to help support our animal ambassador school-based outreach programs. The Blue Hills Trailside Museum cares for native, non-releasable wildlife. None of the animals at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum could survive without human help, and some of our wildlife became animal ambassadors. They enrich our school programs and ignite the spark of curiosity and wonder for students, inspiring them to learn about and protect the natural world.

This position works directly with our animal ambassadors and helps teach our Nature Tales and in-school animal ambassador programs for students in preschool-2nd grade. These are all hands-on, standard-aligned, engaging lessons that include art, movement activities, and stories. Field Teachers are an important part of the Blue Hills Trailside Museum’s education team and will help to develop and deliver science and nature-based programs to students.

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead preschool to second grade school program participants in hands-on nature-based learning experiences
• Teach with and ensure the safety of education animals including reptiles, birds, and mammals; educators will be trained to teach with animals including turtles, snakes, owls, hawks, falcons, and small mammals
• Ensure animal and participant safety and follow animal education policies and procedures
• Maintain educational supplies, curricula, materials, and resources
• Assist with the planning and development of new programs and activities as needed
• Monitor program participants in all types of indoor and outdoor environments and ensure the safety and comfort of all participants
• Drive a Mass Audubon vehicle to transport animal ambassadors to school programs
• Become familiar with and teach a variety of environmental educational activities

Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Must Haves

• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive Mass Audubon vehicles
• A love of nature and science
• Experience working with students in preschool-second grade
• Interest in natural history, environmental education and/or science education
• Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience in customer service and excellent interpersonal skills
• Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work collaboratively as a positive contributor to the team
• Comfortable working with animals including snakes, turtles, birds of prey, and mammals

Nice to Haves

• Experience as an educator, working with school groups in inquiry-based teaching and learning
• Knowledge of local natural history, conservation, and environmental education
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching or other equity-based pedagogy
• Experience working with animals
• Experience with informal interpretation at a zoo or nature center
• Flexibility and ability to adapt programming to fit each group’s needs
• First Aid and CPR (child and adult) certification

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $18.48-$20.79/hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is not a benefits eligible position.

Work Schedule
This position begins in September 2025 and ends in June 2026. Variable hours, typically 6-24 per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00am-3:00pm. Additional hours may be available based on program offerings and additional teaching opportunities may be available to support field trips at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and the Museum of American Bird Art in October and November and March through June. Weekend public animal ambassador programs are also available.

Other Requirements
Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required. 

Mass Audubon’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice 
Mass Audubon embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mass Audubon’s mission is to “protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife” by building a strong coalition of employees, volunteers, and community members. We recognize that the environmental movement and field of conservation have been affected by societal systems that have limited opportunity and access for many people. As a result, Mass Audubon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are engaged in an ongoing process of organizational assessment and change, designed to remove barriers and create a workplace where all forms of diversity are recognized and valued. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mass Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.