Marine Environmental Science Educator(s) - SUNY Maritime College at SUNY Maritime College in Bronx, New York

Job Description:

SUNY Maritime College

Location: Bronx, NY Category: Administrative & Professional Posted On: Tue Dec 3 2024 Job Description:

Apply your knowledge and passion for Marine Science Education as an integral part of SUNY Maritime's Adventure Camp for students in 3rd - 9th grade. For more than a decade, this summer camp has ignited middle school students' interest in explorations in marine environmental science and aquatic activities including sailing, power boating, swimming, and kayaking.

SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for responsible, motivated, fun-loving interns that will develop, test implement, and evaluate a hands-on marine environmental science curriculum and lesson plans for its three, 2-week sessions of Maritime Adventure Camp. Position obligations span from late May through August 8 (May-June: flexible hours, work from home; June 19 - August 8, Summer Camp). Candidates will be given preference based on core studies at SUNY Maritime College in Marine Environmental Science curriculum relevant to internship.

Responsibilities:

• Adapt and develop marine science curriculum for campers in 3rd - 9th grade
• Prepare and teach daily hands-on marine science lessons and activities
• Collaborate and work with counselors, counselors in training (CITs), and other camp staff
• Ensure a safe and fun learning environment
• Evaluate and adjust lesson plans and activities, as needed
• Engage counselors and CITs (Counselors-in-Training) in supporting marine science lessons
• Acquire, prepare, maintain and properly clean and stow all materials and equipment
• Assist with other educational summer programs at the Waterfront, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Waterfront Staff

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing degree in marine environmental science/marine biology/environmental education or a related field; or equivalent training and knowledge, preferably with teaching experience
• Passion for sharing your love of the marine environment and aquatic activities with children
• Fun-loving, sense of adventure, team player, positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work well with others as a collaborative team player and take initiative as a leader
• Working papers for staff under 18

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in camp, nature, or marine education center setting with children
• Experience with US Sailing REACH Curriculum or other STEM programs
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Experience in fishing
• Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
• US SAILING Level 1 Instructor Certification or Basic Keelboat Certification
• US POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling Certification
• PADI or NAUI SCUBA Certification

Additional Information:

Classification and Compensation:

• $4500/summer; lunch included
• Possible dorm room housing available
• May qualify for SUNY Maritime College Environmental Science Internship (ES 505 - 3 credits) upon approval of Science Department

Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled. Possible availability of dorm room.

Special Notes: FLSA non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime monies.

Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)
Local Title: Marine Environmental Science Educator(s)
Line Number: Various

Schedule

June 23 - June 27, 2025: on-site camp training & orientation
June 30 - August 8, 2025: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday - Friday)
August 11 & 12, 2025: post-camp debrief & pack-up
Will be required to work one Saturday, date TBD, at "Boogie Down to the Sound" event

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at waterfront@sunymaritime.edu.

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

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Salary:

$4,500.00

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