Teacher Ranger Teacher

The Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program links NPS units with in-service teachers from public and private schools. Teachers selected for the program spend the summer working in national parks as park rangers. They perform various duties depending on their interests and the needs of the parks. Download the informational flyer here.

The 2012 TRT program for each of the area parks is an 8-week program beginning in early June. All teachers receive an NPS uniform, and a $300 per week stipend for participating in the program. Please note applications are due on January 31, 2012.  Specific questions about each site and its program should be directed to the contact person.

Apply to be a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher this summer! Please remember applications are due by January 31, 2012. Download the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher application.

 

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White Sands is an unique resource encompassing the largest gypsum dune field in the world. The TRT will be a full time park ranger in the Interpretation and Education Division performing traditional duties such as nature walks, patio talks, and staffing the visitor center information desk. In addition, the TRT will focus on the revision and rewrite of the White Sands Junior Dunes Ranger booklet. RV spots with hookups are available.

Contact: Kathy Denton, Education Specialist
Phone: [phone] ext. 231
Email: [e-mail]

 

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Put on the Ranger uniform for the summer and work at Gila Cliff Dwellings! Our TRT will develop and conduct guided tours of area archeological sites including the Mimbres Culture Historic Site, and participate in outreach efforts thorough local museums and archaeological sites. The selected teacher will receive training in Southwestern archeology and housing will be provided.

Contact: Rodney Sauter, Chief of Interpretation          
Phone: [phone]
Email: e-mail us | www.nps.gov/gicl

 

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park TRT will develop and teach children's summer programs, work in the visitor center, present interpretive talks, write curriculum, work on distance learning with the Sea to Shining Sea program, and rove park trails. The primary position will be located at the Pine Springs Visitor Center but there may be other opportunities for programs at remote sites. RV spots with hook-ups and/or shared park housing are available.

Contact: Craig Tanner, Interpretation Ranger
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] l www.nps.gov/gumo

 

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The TRT at Carlsbad Caverns National Park will assist with ParKids, a three-week summer day camp for kids ages 7-15. Run the Kids Korner, a park based activity center for kids Pre-K and up. The TRT will also aid in the development and revision of curriculum-based school activities for all grades, and help create a Junior Ranger book for visitors 13 and up. They will also give orientations to large groups, prepare educational fee waivers, and prepare materials for programming. Park housing may be available.

Contact: Helen Fields, Education Specialist
Phone: [phone]
Email: e-mail us   l www.nps.gov/cave