The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center located in Washington, DC,
will soon be looking to hire an educator to assist with managing an
exciting cross-cultural education program that partners elementary
and middle school classes in the United States (primarily in the
Washington, DC metropolitan area) with classes in Latin America and
the Caribbean. This program, called Bridging the Americas/Unidos por
las Aves, focuses on teaching kids about Neotropical migratory
birds, but is also geared toward stimulating an interest in learning
about other countries and their cultures. The main responsibilities
of this educator will include developing interdisciplinary lesson
plans and assessment tools; coordinating and facilitating teacher
involvement in the program; delivering educational presentations;
and recruiting new participants internationally.
The ideal candidate for this position would have experience working
with elementary and/or middle school teachers and/or students,
experience developing curriculum materials, knowledge of birds, a
command of both English and Spanish, and some familiarity with Latin
American and Caribbean cultures. The position will be a one-year
appointment, renewable for up to three years. Starting salary range
is $38,000 to $48,000 plus benefits, commensurate with experience.
More about the Bridging the Americas/Unidos por las Aves program can
be found under the Education section at:
<http://www.si.edu/smbc>www.si.edu/smbc
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Mary
Deinlein: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mary Deinlein
Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
National Zoological Park
PO Box 37012 MRC 5503
Washington, DC 20013-7012
