Bronx Zoo Teaching Fellowships
The Education Department offers spring, summer, and fall fellowships to qualified college students, recent graduates or graduate students.
Spring and fall fellows team teach in our onsite school programs for elementary aged children. Spring and fall fellows must be able to work 20 hours a week (mornings) for approximately 18 weeks. Summer fellows work in the Zoo's camp programs. Summer fellows must be able to work 35 hours a week for 11 weeks.
Minority students are encouraged to apply!
Candidates should possess a strong background in one or more of these areas:
- Zoology
- Ecology
- Biology
- Education
Experience in teaching is highly desirable. An interest in wildlife conservation and the ability to relate to children are essential.
Please submit resume, a completed application form, and a letter of interest to:
Ilyssa Gillman
Education Department
Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park
Bronx, NY 10460
Fax: 718-365-3300 wcsteachingfellow@wcs.org
NO CALLS PLEASE!
In the letter of interest, specify whether you are applying for a fall, spring or summer fellowship. Send the materials at least two months prior to the start of the season for which you wish to apply. Spring fellowships run from mid February to early June. Fall fellowships run from late September to early February. Summer fellowships run from mid June to early September.
Application form
