Field Trip Instructor, Resource

Chicago Botanic Garden

Field Trip Instructor teaching workshops for grades Pre-K through 12 emphasizing plant science at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Assisting with program materials and collaborating with volunteers.

Posted 6/27/2026part-timeGlencoe • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $22 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach field trip workshops for grades Pre-K through 12 that are phenomenon- and standards-based with an emphasis on plant science.
Assist with prepping, maintaining, and cleaning up program materials, and greeting school groups.
Programs occur in person and virtually depending on the season and are conducted both indoors and outdoors.
This part-time resource position has varied hours depending on the time of year, with most hours mid-September through early November and late March through end of May.
Assist with planning and teaching bi-monthly homeschool field trip days on select Friday afternoons (December - March).
Assist with teaching virtual field trip workshops for grades K through 12 (as scheduled, December - March).
Set up and clean up field trip classrooms on workshop days.
Assist with preparation and maintenance of program materials and supplies.
Work closely with field trip volunteers to deliver programs.
Attend and assist with workshop trainings for staff and volunteers.
Assist with planning and evaluation of current and future field trip workshops.
Other duties as assigned, including the possibility to assist with other youth education programs as interest and opportunity presents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in education, science, or related field required.
Minimum of one year experience in science and/or environmental education in a formal or informal education setting.
Experience with hands-on methods and the Next Generation Science Standards preferred.
Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) abilities a plus.
Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced team environment using good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness initiative benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement plan
Garden membership - free to employees at Household Plus level
Discounts to Garden Shop, Cafe, Garden-sponsored educational classes
Employee events such as Orchid show, Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns, Lightscape employee & friends preview night

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Hard Skills & Tools

plant scienceenvironmental educationNext Generation Science Standardshands-on methodsprogram materials preparationclassroom setupprogram evaluationteachingfield trip planninghomeschool education

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skillscustomer serviceflexibilityteamworkorganizational skillsleadershiptraining assistanceproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Science