Summer Instructor: Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP)
Department: Children's Education
Reports to: School Programs Coordinator
Term: June 24–August 9
The Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) is an innovative traveling summer camp serving 7- to 12-year-olds, sponsored by the Heart of Brooklyn’s six cultural institutions, including Brooklyn Botanic Garden. BBG’s children’s education programs are world renowned for using the Garden’s indoor, outdoor, and preserved plant collections to teach plant science to urban children.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach BBG’s section of the BCAP program by leading plant-based lessons for visiting groups of children.
- Deliver two predesigned lesson plans over the course of the program cycle using the Garden’s indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Enlist the support of camp counselors during BCAP campers’ visits.
Qualifications:
- College-level studies or work experience in education, botany, or environmental or biological sciences preferred.
- Must have experience teaching children.
- Ideal candidate is experienced and comfortable working with youth and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Work Schedule: Two to three full or half days per week (according to camp schedule), Wednesday–Friday
Compensation: $15/hour
Application Requirements: In addition to résumé and cover letter with details pertinent to the position, please provide two references with contact information. To apply for multiple BBG summer instructor positions, send a single application, making note of all the positions in which you are interested in your cover letter as well as in the email’s subject line.
Application Deadline: March 7
