Careers & Opportunities

Posted: September 19, 2023

Bartram’s Garden seeks a part-time seasonal educator (25 hrs/wk, 9 months/year) to teach lessons in environmental science, natural history, and art to our school-aged visitors, pre-K through late elementary school. This is an exciting program where most classrooms visiting the Garden are coming on a regular basis (1–3 times a month), with follow-up visits to the classrooms.  This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know a cohort of students and their teachers and to be real partners in their education. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include teaching, preparing lessons, and classroom clean-up, with many opportunities for creating lessons and curriculum. 

Required Qualifications

• As this position involves routine contact with minors, the employee will be required to submit and renew at least every 5 years the following:
  • Pennsylvania Criminal History Check through the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH)
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Check through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
  • FBI Criminal History Check
• One to two years’ teaching experience required, preferably in an informal or outdoor setting and with young children.
• Effective classroom management skills
• Enthusiasm for kids and the outdoors
• Ability to engage young visitors.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to move about the property/garden consistently.
• Experience working in communities of color and commitment to racial, economic, environmental, and social justice.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, and web-based work platforms) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of environmental science and natural history preferred.
• Additional knowledge or experience in art, gardening, or birding is a plus. 

Schedule and Benefits

This is a part time, non-exempt, seasonal position located at Bartram’s Garden. The hours are primarily mornings, Monday through Friday, with occasional afternoon or weekend hours scheduled in advance. There are outreach visits to classrooms and libraries, also scheduled in advance. Ability to commit to this schedule and to respond flexibly for work as described above is required.

This position’s season runs from March through December, with an immediate start date in Fall 2023.

This position pays $16 per hour at 25 hours/week.

To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@bartramsgarden.org with the subject line “Seasonal Educator”. No phone calls or visits, please.

Bartram’s Garden recognizes the value of promoting a diverse workforce. All individuals, including those from historically under-represented groups, are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, any form of personal or professional connections to Southwest Philadelphia will be considered a plus for all applicants. If desired, applicants are invited to reflect in their cover letter or other written statement on how their professional and lived experiences position them for their requested role.