Assist in the delivery of curriculum for Little Trees Early Childhood Program, the Arboretum’s 32-week nature-based play program for children age 3-5, teaching sections of the schedule as assigned.

Position Summary: Transport and narrate for visitors on a 48-passenger, open-air tram on designated routes throughout the Arboretum, or narrate tour aboard visitor provided vehicles. Provide interpretation of The Morton Arboretum, highlighting collections, seasonal elements, and Arboretum programs. As an ambassador of the Arboretum and its mission, greet visitors and respond to inquiries.

Teach school aged children science and nature-discovery activities related to the Arboretum’s remarkable and varied natural areas and seasonal exhibits.

The Vice President of Learning and Engagement will lead the Morton Arboretum’s strategy for education, knowledge exchange, exhibits and interpretation, and major exhibitions. The person in this position will be responsible for planning, integration, fundraising support, external relations, and collaborations related to learning and engagement.

by Erin Stimer | November 1, 2019

The Morton Arboretum is looking for 2 - 3 Education Program Guides to implement nature discovery programs for schools, scouts, and families by using the Arboretum’s natural resources. They help children discover the basic science concepts related to plant and animal life, interrelationships among species, and human influences on the environment, through engaging interpretive techniques and by following education program outlines.

Manage the delivery of Arboretum programs for children birth through age eight and families, building new program curricula that align with the institution’s strategic goal of inspiring, engaging, and catalyzing audiences to take action on behalf of trees.

Transport and narrate for visitors on a 48-passenger, open-air tram on designated routes throughout the Arboretum, or narrate tour aboard visitor provided vehicles. Provide interpretation of The Morton Arboretum, highlighting collections, seasonal elements, and Arboretum programs. As an ambassador of the Arboretum and its mission, greet visitors and respond to inquiries.

Teach school aged children science and nature-discovery activities related to the Arboretum’s remarkable and varied natural areas and seasonal exhibits. Develop science curriculum for each camp, under the guidance of the Science Camp and Scout Programs Supervisor, utilizing education design standards. Lead groups of up to 15 students in assigned grade level from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Research and develop a wide variety of Arboretum-centered content to inspire, engage, and catalyze the general public to take action on behalf of trees. Coordinate with Arboretum staff or other subject-matter specialists, interpretation and exhibit contractors, graphic designers, and volunteers to produce print and digital interpretation.

Education Program Guides implement nature discovery programs for schools, scouts, and families by using the Arboretum’s natural resources. Help children discover the basic science concepts related to plant and animal life, interrelationships among species, and human influences on the environment, through engaging interpretive techniques and by following education program outlines.