Humane Education-Related Jobs & Internships
Humane Education is an exciting field, full of world-changing possibilities. And it's also a new field. Here in the Jobs & Internships section of our site you'll find listings for positions that offer you the chance to make a positive difference.
Know of a job opening related to humane education? Please email Marsha@HumaneEducation.org with the details.
Ecology Educator/Naturalist
Posted 2/4/12
Pono Learning is currently looking to fill a full-time ecology educator/naturalist position. Individuals who are balanced (personally stable, ethical and moral), energetic, child-at-heart (love to be around children and are very good listeners), interested in non-traditional educational philosophies, and who have a strong background in humane education are encouraged to apply.
Pono Learning is a democratic and fully learner-directed education center in Manhattan, New York City, that serves children from the age of 2 ½ to 5 years old. Pono Learning is set up with the purpose of immersing children in rich, stimulating learning environments and harmonious learning communities where each child’s interests and innate desire to learn are cherished, nurtured, and guided to flourish into becoming life-long learners, critical thinkers, and balanced human beings.
General responsibilities include teaching children experientially in the out-of-doors, leading lessons on ecosystems and humane living, building connections with outside agencies, supervising interns, and sharing daily responsibilities with staff members. Experience in teaching is helpful, but not required.
All Pono Learning staff are given an intensive workshop on democratic education before they start teaching and are required to participate in our Professional Development Program which focuses on democratic education; listening to children; communication; and, prejudice reduction.
To apply, submit a cover letter, current resume, three references, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate. Strong applications will address the following questions:
What makes you a good fit for Pono Learning?
What makes you a strong candidate for this position?
What support would you need to excel in the position? Please be specific.
All materials and inquiries need to be submitted electronically as an attachment to Dr. Maysaa Bazna at Maysaa@ponolearning.org.
For more information about Pono Learning, please visit our website.
Humane Education Intern
(Ongoing)
The National Museum of Animals and Society is seeking a Humane Education Intern. The intern's primary responsibilities include "researching and drafting educational text geared towards children for the Museum website, including biographies; generating downloadable and/or printable resources for kids, caretakers and teachers; assisting with humane education programming; providing general programming support; other projects and duties as assigned."
Requirements:
- Strong interest in history and human-animal studies
- Ability to think and write engagingly for a young audience
- Past humane education experience or work experience with children is a plus
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, writing, and verbal skills
- Well versed in Microsoft Office software applications
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivated essential
- An artistic background (photography, graphic design, illustration) is beneficial, but not required
Schedule is flexible and the intern will work remotely. This is an unpaid position.
To apply, submit a cover letter, résumé and writing sample by e-mail to info@museumofanimals.org
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