Adjunct Conservation Educator
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Apply to this job Bronx Zoo Until 9/27/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description
Job Title: Adjunct Conservation Educator
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Location: Bronx
Job Type: Permanent Part Time
Department: Education
Job Description:
Location: Bronx Zoo
Start Date: September 2026
Schedule: School Year (Sept-May): Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm (~30 hours/week)
Summer (June-August): Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (~38 hours/week)
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
Who We Are
The WCS Education Department works across our five wildlife parks: Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium. Our mission is to inspire a diverse and inclusive movement of conservation advocates by sparking connection with animals and nature, enhancing scientific literacy through hands-on investigation, and engaging constituents in stewardship and action to conserve wildlife and wild places.
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employment workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work and learning environment and look for future team members who share our values.
Job Overview
The Adjunct Conservation Educator (Adjunct) will focus on teaching a variety of programs for children of all ages, including school field trips and scout programs, general audience programs, community days, summer camp, and other programs as needed. The Adjunct will join a team of WCS Educators to lead programs, modify activities to fit unique learning styles of students, and maintain a lively learning environment. The Adjunct will work with a wide variety of audiences including toddlers, youth, teens, scouts, school groups, families and adults. The Adjunct will report to work on-site at the Bronx Zoo; this is not a remote work opportunity.
Responsibilities
As an Adjunct Conservation Educator, you will:
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Location: Bronx
Job Type: Permanent Part Time
Department: Education
Job Description:
Location: Bronx Zoo
Start Date: September 2026
Schedule: School Year (Sept-May): Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm (~30 hours/week)
Summer (June-August): Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (~38 hours/week)
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour
Who We Are
The WCS Education Department works across our five wildlife parks: Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium. Our mission is to inspire a diverse and inclusive movement of conservation advocates by sparking connection with animals and nature, enhancing scientific literacy through hands-on investigation, and engaging constituents in stewardship and action to conserve wildlife and wild places.
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employment workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work and learning environment and look for future team members who share our values.
Job Overview
The Adjunct Conservation Educator (Adjunct) will focus on teaching a variety of programs for children of all ages, including school field trips and scout programs, general audience programs, community days, summer camp, and other programs as needed. The Adjunct will join a team of WCS Educators to lead programs, modify activities to fit unique learning styles of students, and maintain a lively learning environment. The Adjunct will work with a wide variety of audiences including toddlers, youth, teens, scouts, school groups, families and adults. The Adjunct will report to work on-site at the Bronx Zoo; this is not a remote work opportunity.
Responsibilities
As an Adjunct Conservation Educator, you will:
- Teach a variety of school programs, with a primary focus on PreK-12 grade audiences, as well as other programs including, but not limited to, family programs, scout programs, school break and summer camps.
- Supervise and interact with children ranging in age from 2-17 years old
- Maintain a fun and lively learning environment
- Prepare and organize materials for programs
- Collaborate on developing curriculum for programs
- Train in the proper handling and presentation protocols of the Bronx Zoo’s tractable animal collection under the supervision of the Tractable Animal Team
- 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, including health and safety policies
About this role
Summary
Teach diverse programs for children and families, engaging them in conservation and wildlife education.
Job title
Adjunct Conservation Educator
Experience level
none
Industry
education
Location requirements
On-site at Bronx Zoo, not remote
Salary
$23.00 per hour
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
teachingcommunicationcurriculum developmentanimal handling
Preferred skills
child engagementscouting programssummer camp
Specializations
conservationprogramscurriculumanimal handling
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location
On-site