Educator (part-time, temp)

Job Title : Educator   

Classification : Part-time, temporary, non-exempt  

Pay Rate : $25/hour            

Reports to : Director of Education         

Hours : Up to 28 hours a week  

Time frame:  May 4 - August 30, 2026; weekly schedule to be determined based on needs.   

Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) is looking to hire a seasonal, part-time educator to facilitate public educational programming throughout the park and indoors during the late spring to summer season. The ideal candidate is an experienced, engaging STEAM educator who can teach a wide range of subjects to highly diverse audiences.  Successful candidates will have prior experience working with the public. As the programs are experiential and inquiry-based, the role is ideal for an educator who can seamlessly pivot among different pedagogical approaches and subject matters. Lesson content to span from art making, to science, to ecology to the built environment of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Program structure could vary from pop-up in the park tabling, to drop-in workshops, preregistered walks, or participation of larger park festivals.  

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Facilitate educational public education programs throughout the park.  

• Prepare, transport, set up, and break down educational program materials at sites across Brooklyn Bridge Park and within the education center.   

• Participate in department-wide prep of educational materials and supplies as needed and in department meetings and check-ins. 

• Assist with light content development and other supporting content materials as needed.  

• Provide welcoming engagement with the public. 

Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of urban environmental science, built environment, art making, ecology, estuaries, waterfront history, and sustainability. 

• Experience teaching diverse audiences in informal education and outdoor settings. 

• Strong management skills and ability to adapt teaching style and content to meet the diverse needs and age ranges of audience.

• Self-starter with a can-do attitude; comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment. 

• Strong time management and communication skills; ability to balance multiple projects and tasks. 

• Comfortable engaging with and speaking to the public. 

• Willingness to try new areas of content.

• Ability to engage and actively participate in creative processes with fellow educators and peers.  

• Hardworking, self-motivated, detail oriented, and dependable. 

• Flexible and solutions oriented. 

• Fluent in a second, non-English language is desirable.

• Valid driver’s license strongly preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Museum Studies, Art or related field preferred. 

• Ability to work the full 28 hours per week preferred.

About You:   

• 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.  

Working at BBP:   
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.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK    

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 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.    

Brooklyn Bridge Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brooklyn Bridge Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.