At Billings Farm & Museum, we believe learning is most meaningful when students can engage all their senses—seeing, touching, listening, and doing. When children actively participate, lessons move beyond the page and become experiences they remember long after their school days.
Billings Farm & Museum offers field trips for school groups, summer day, camps and other youth serving organizations. On a field trip, students meet animals, think critically about historical artifacts, and try traditional skills. These experiences build curiosity, confidence, and connection—to each other, to the land, and to the stories of farming in our region.
Our teaching philosophy immerses learners in hands-on, tactile experiences, rich storytelling, and joyful exploration, as we truly believe that when our bodies are fully engaged while learning, our minds are growing. Our Field Trip Educators play a vital role in safely and effectively delivering these joyful and engaging experiences to learners ages Pre-K through High School.
Essential qualities:
1. Embodies BF&M's mission of connecting people to land, food, and community through immersive experiences and shared stories.
2. Understands the vital connection between quality interpretation, guest satisfaction, and BF&M's broader impact on Vermont tourism and culture.
3. Demonstrates passion for creating exceptional guest experiences. Communicates warmly, energetically, and clearly with guests of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities; tailors interpretation techniques to meet varied learning styles, motivations, and interests.
4. Able to adapt readily to changing circumstances while maintaining a positive demeanor. Approaches challenges creatively and proactively with a solution-oriented mindset.
5. Collaborates proactively with team members across departments to ensure cohesive visitor experience and operational excellence.
6. Demonstrates a learning and growth mindset. Open to receiving feedback, growing personally and professionally, and developing new skills.
7. Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn about childhood development and actively engage in professional trainings to meet the evolving needs of modern learners
8. Able to work flexible hours including weekdays, weekends and holidays to meet requirements.
Work Schedule:
- In person
- Shifts typically 9 am – 1:30 pm, Monday-Friday
- There are field trip opportunities year-round. Field Trip Educators are expected to work 2-3 shifts per week. We do not host field trips in March, however, trainings for Field Trip Educators may be held during that month.
Abilities:
1. Ability to push or move 40 pounds and lift 20 pounds individually.
2. Must be able to stand for 4 hours.
3. Must be able to bend, twist, and transition from standing to sitting on the ground.
4. Ability to walk on uneven terrain including old barn floors, stone floors, grass, and gravel paths with some change in elevation.
5. Ability to work in minimally conditioned or non climate-controlled spaces that may be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
Duties and Qualifications:
- Lead engaging, immersive, developmentally appropriate field trips and youth programming aligned with school curriculum standards, the needs of learners, and the mission of BF&M.
- Deliver consistent programs as outlined in training and reference materials. Read program guides and special considerations for learners sent out before each field trip.
- Complete mandatory field trip-specific training and observation shifts in a timely manner.
- Practice, receive feedback on, and get supervisor sign-offs on all field trip programs.
- Use Responsive Classroom language as shared in trainings and provided materials.
- Multi-task during programs to facilitate hands-on components.
- Ensure safety of animals and learners during programs.
- Respond to emailed scheduling inquiries within three business days.
- Other duties as assigned
The foregoing substantially reflects the duties and responsibilities assigned to the position.
Submit resume for consideration.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
