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Education Assistant
Wildlife Conservation Society
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- $20 / hour
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Internal Job Description
Job Title: Education AssistantReports To: Program Coordinator
Location: Queens Zoo
Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal
Department: Education
Schedule: 4 days a week with occasional weekends; 25 hrs a week; November through
June 2026 (with the option to continue through the summer with camp)
Pay Rate: $20 per hour
Job Description:
WhoWeAre
WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. To achieve this, we harness the power of our Global Conservation Program in nearly 60 nations, in all the world’s oceans, and our five wildlife parks in New York City - Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium - visited by 4 million people annually. We combine our expertise in the field, zoos, and aquarium to achieve our conservation mission.
WCS Education is a pioneer in zoo-based learning, inspiring over 1.5 million people each year across New York City. Since 1929, we have been at the forefront of science education, fostering the next generation of conservation advocates by creating meaningful connections to wildlife and nature. We provide innovative, high-quality learning experiences that empower individuals to care for and protect the natural world.
Job Overview
The primary focus of the Education Assistant is to support the Queens Zoo Educators in the delivery of inquiry-based science and nature programs for children - with a specific focus on Spanish-speaking PreK students. Programming will take place both at the Queens Zoo and at two Preschools in Corona Queens. TheEducation Assistant will help develop program materials, assist in teaching mini-science lessons, and support schools and families when they attend programs at the Queens Zoo. The majority of the hands-on science programming will be taught in both English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Assist with teaching programs for Pre-K and elementary aged children at the Queens Zoo and two local elementary schools
- Prepare and organize program materials
- Attend regular staff meetings and participate in staff development
- Perform all related tasks and duties, as assigned
- Comply with all policies and procedures as presented by WCS and the WCS Education Department
Internal Qualification Requirements
Qualifications● Bilingual/Spanish speaker
● High School diploma or GED
● One year prior experience working with early childhood/ Pre K students
- Salary Range: $20.00/Hr
Education Assistant · Wildlife Conservation Society