Museum Teacher, Casey Farm

Classification: Part-Time (10 to 25 hours per week) from April through June, with the option to continue through summer and fall.

Location: Casey Farm, Saunderstown, R.I.

Description: The museum teacher is responsible for teaching school and youth programs at Casey Farm, and at schools in the region. The primary goal of the museum teacher is to provide the greatest access to Historic New England through high quality school and youth programs.

Responsibilities: Historic New England seeks a part-time teacher whose primary responsibility is to team teach school and youth programs in an outdoor setting at Casey Farm. Programs are offered to preschool- through middle school-aged students and emphasize an interactive, hands-on approach to learning history, agriculture and environmental education. Along with leading groups and teaching programs, the part-time teacher is responsible for setting up and breaking down equipment as well as interacting with small farm animals such as chickens, rabbits, and ducks. The position offers between 10 and 25 hours of work per week.

Qualifications: A minimum of a B.A. in education, history, agriculture, environmental science, or related field. Experience working with children is required. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in all responsibilities and activities. Ability to lift, up to 40 lbs. Position involves walking to stations around the farm and moving equipment for program set up and breakdown. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a positive and enthusiastic outlook a plus.

Application Deadline: March 10, 2025

Job Start Date:  March 24, 2025

Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment 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.

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