Employment
Educator, Middle/High School, DNALC NYC at City Tech
62 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11201
Position Number: 01592
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has an immediate full-time educator position available at the DNALC NYC in downtown Brooklyn. A collaboration with the City University of New York (CUNY), DNALC NYC is located on the City Tech campus, at the corner of Tillary and Adams Streets. The 17,500 square foot facility has six teaching labs, two computer classrooms, and an interactive museum exhibit. We are looking for a dynamic, engaging educator to join our team in Brooklyn.
Position Responsibilities
- Providing hands-on genetics and molecular biology instruction to precollege students visiting the DNALC for academic year field trips, summer camps, and extended research projects
- Presenting public tours
- Delivering in-school instruction
- Assisting with student research programs
- Conducting teacher training
- Developing teaching modules
Position Requirements
Strong candidates will have teaching experience and a background in biology. New York State teaching certification is a plus, but not required. The position demands a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team, with excellent writing, computer, and communication skills.
Flexible scheduling will require some weekend work. Some travel between DNALC facilities in East Harlem, Sleepy Hollow, Passaic County (NJ), and Cold Spring Harbor, and to local schools will be required for training and instruction.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience
Salary: $54,000.00 – $80,000.00 Annually
Interested candidates should apply for this position with cover letter and resume via the CSHL website at:
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