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Job Opportunity at the ABQ BioPark: Camp Teacher

The New Mexico BioPark Society is now hiring teachers for summer educator roles at the Albuquerque BioPark’s Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden. These positions are hired through a temporary staffing agency, and are funded through the New Mexico BioPark Society.
March 21, 2025

 

All hired summer teachers must attend training in April or May (date to be announced) and be available for work from the week of June 2-27 and July 7-25. Both full and part time positions are available. 

Requirements:

The minimum education and experience requirements are a high school diploma plus at least two years of major coursework in science, education, or a related field, and 3-6 months teaching experience, formal or informal, preferably in the sciences. Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis. All applicants must pass a background check.

The individuals selected as the Camp BioPark Teachers will:

  • Conduct one or more of 15 different week-long day camps for grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6, or 7-9.  See our Camp BioPark page for a complete list of classes. Camps consist of 10-12 campers.
  • Develop and implement lesson plans and activities for the assigned class
  • Promote conservation through experiential learning utilizing the BioPark’s facilities
  • Maintain a safe learning environment
  • Engage each child in an active, inquiry based, child-centered atmosphere
  • Supervise volunteers assigned to assist with each Camp BioPark classes
  • Communicate effectively with BioPark staff, campers, and parents/guardians of campers
  • Perform general administrative tasks associated with Camp BioPark

Work schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for full-day camps or 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for half-day camps. Camp offerings vary each week. See the full schedule on the website linked above.

Pay rate:

$16 per hour; hours per week varies with assignment. 

To apply:

Send resume, cover letter, and two references to Tori Fox, Science Education Curator at [email protected]   

Application Deadline:

Open until positions are filled

 

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 505-764-6247