The New England Aquarium’s Teacher Resource Center offers free curriculum consultation and loan materials to anyone who works with students from pre-school through high school. At the Teacher Resource Center, Aquarium visitors can talk to experienced environmental educators, try out hands-on aquatic science activities, borrow or preview educational teaching materials, and other exciting opportunities. Volunteers can gain experience supporting professional development for teachers at the Teacher Resource Center.
 
Responsibilities:  Inventory of Teacher Resource Center materials, cataloging kits, videos, posters, curriculum, specimens, etc. Opportunities to help prepare teacher workshops and kits or other environmental education materials for classroom use.
 
Qualifications:  College student or recent graduate, any academic major will be considered. Interests could include: environmental education, biology, aquatic sciences, earth science, graphic arts, curriculum development, and education. Computer literacy, strong writing and organization skills, and interest in hands-on learning are required.