Teacher in Residence
Holden Forests & Gardens’ Teacher in Residence Program offers full-time teachers a unique opportunity for personal enrichment and professional growth.
This summer program enables teachers to expand their knowledge and teaching skills by pursuing creative teaching ideas and innovative techniques while working in a supportive atmosphere away from the demands of the traditional classroom.
The Teacher in Residence (TIR) will spend the equivalent of 10 days during the summer developing a middle school soil ecology program for Holden Forests & Gardens. The programs need to meet the mission of HF&G and align with the state science standards. The TIR will produce lesson activities, materials, and background information, utilizing the expertise of Holden Forest & Gardens education and research staff.
The resulting program and the skills gained in program development can be applied back at school, shared with fellow teachers, and employed to strengthen the curriculum. A stipend of $2000 ($25 an hour for 80 hours) is awarded for this work. The participating teacher can bring their classroom for a visit during the school year free of charge. One graduate credit hour of independent study is available if your school district approves. HF&G will cover the credit hour cost.
Qualifications
Candidates for the Teacher in Residence must:
· Be a current or recently retired full-time science teacher in any grades 6-8
· Be a team player who can also work independently
· Have a demonstrated interest in hands-on science
· Develop and share innovative approaches and techniques for teaching soil ecology.
· Commit the equivalent of ten days, most occurring at The Holden Arboretum during June and July, to develop the proposed lessons
To Apply
Please note, applications are currently closed for this program.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Thompson at 440.602.3852
