Educator; Part-time

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.

• Teach K‑12 field trips 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.
• Teach "Habits and Their Inhabitants," which includes animal handling (turtles) and a "making" component.
• Other lessons as needed.
• Facilitate other drop‑in public education programs, like summer camp, fundraising events, community outreach initiatives, and other activities as required.
• Prepare, transport, set up, and break down education program materials at sites across Brooklyn Bridge Park and within the education center.
• Participate in department‑wide maintenance of education spaces and supplies.

• 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.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Education, Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Museum Studies, or related field.

• 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.

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.

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…