Job Title:  Educator  

Classification:  Part-time, nonexempt 

Pay Rate:  $25/hour           

Reports to: Director of Education        

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a part-time educator to facilitate, on Mondays, K-12 school programs and public programming, as needed, throughout Brooklyn Bridge Park and indoors at the Environmental Education Center. The ideal candidate is an experienced, engaging STEM educator and facilitator who can teach a wide range of subjects to highly diverse audiences. As the programs are experiential and inquiry-based, the role is ideal for an educator who has the ability to seamlessly pivot among different pedagogical approaches and subject matters. The candidate sincerely loves to teach and to spark lifelong learning and curiosity about the environment, both natural and built. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Teach K-12 field trips both outside throughout the park and indoors at the Environmental Education Center, especially the school programs: 

  • “Building the Brooklyn Bridge,” centering on historic narrative and engineering topics, including bringing the class onto the Brooklyn Bridge itself; 

  • “Habits and Their Inhabitants,” which includes animal handling (turtles) and a “making” component; and  

  • Other lessons as needed.  

• Facilitate other drop-in public education programs, like summer camp, fundraising events, community outreach initiatives, and other activities, as required. 

• Preparing, transporting, setting up, and breaking down education program materials at sites across Brooklyn Bridge Park and within the education center.  

• Participating in the department-wide maintenance of education spaces and supplies. 

Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of urban environmental science, built environment, art making, ecology, estuaries, waterfront history and sustainability. 

• Experience teaching diverse audiences in informal education and/or outdoor settings. 

• Strong classroom management skills and ability to adapt teaching style and content to meet the diverse needs and age ranges of students. 

• Self-starter with a can-do attitude; comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment. 

• Strong time management and communication skills. 

• Commitment to positive youth development and DEIJ work in outdoor, park-like settings. 

• Comfortable engaging with and speaking to the public. 

• Excitement and desire to jump in and try new areas of content, including art and culture.  

• Ability to engage and actively participate in creative processes with fellow educators and peers.  

• Hardworking, self-motivated, and detail oriented. 

• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks. 

• Flexible and solutions oriented. 

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Museum Studies, or related field preferred. 

About You:   

• You strive to be inclusive and collaborative. At BBP, we recognize that doing our best work means working together. We have each other’s back – and are helpful, humble and open.   

• You are committed. At BBP, we approach our work with integrity, positivity, and pride. We are committed to the public, the park and each other.  

• You are a problem-solver. At BBP, we prioritize learning, evolving and building creative solutions to ensure the Park remains a leader in sustainable green space for generations to come.  

• You value people and the environment. At BBP, respect is important to us. We strive to trust each other, act with good intention and communicate with openness.  

Working at BBP:   
We believe that BBP is a park for all people. We take pride in our ability to provide the community with a beautiful, functional, clean, and safe green space. Internally, we strive to provide a work environment where employees feel supported, respected, and a sense of belonging. Our staff are experts in everything from horticulture to community engagement to park operations and events. The work environment is welcoming, with hardworking and diverse staff who are dedicated to building, beautifying, and maintaining the park. We offer benefits like affordable healthcare, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and prioritize the importance of work-life balance.  

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK    

Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.    

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brooklyn Bridge Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.