Teacher Ranger Teachers

 

Teachers on a trail looking at plants

NPS Photo/Honeygirl Duman

What is Teacher Ranger Teacher?

The Teacher Ranger Teacher (TRT) program provides a unique professional development experience by linking national park units with teachers. Teachers participating in the program will complete a three-credit hour online course in experiential learning through the University of Colorado - Denver while they also experience diverse functions of park operations through shadowing National Park Service (NPS) staff. TRTs and NPS staff will plan a major education project to be completed by the teacher as part of the online course requirements. The project, depending on their interests and the needs of the park, could include developing and presenting interpretive programs for school field trips or summer camps, creating new content for the NPS educator's portal, developing curriculum-based materials for the park, or other special education related projects. Teachers who successfully complete both the online graduate course and the NPS program requirements will receive a stipend that can help cover living expenses and local travel costs to participate in the program.

Program Benefits

For Teacher Ranger Teachers:

• $3,000 stipend upon completion
• Three graduate-level credits from the University of Colorado - Denver
• Professional development providing a wide range of new knowledge and skills through working with park staff and park partners
• Gain access to an extensive array of teaching resources and tools to enhance classroom curriculum in multiple content areas
• Develop a personal and professional connection with the National Park Service

For Students:

• Place-based learning
• Opportunities and resources to connect to their natural and cultural heritage in a new way

• Awareness of the possibilities for volunteering and paid employment with the National Park Service

How to Apply

Interested in applying for Summer 2023? Applications must be received by May 1, 2023. The Teacher Ranger Teacher can expect to begin work either in June or July. For more information, e-mail us.

Applications must include the following:

• Teacher Ranger Teacher application form
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two professional references

For More Information

The National Park Service | Teacher Ranger Teacher Program