Thank you for your interest in the Philadelphia Zoo’s Teacher Advisory Council! We are now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 term. To apply, please submit an online application by November 20, 2009.
The Zoo's Teacher Advisory Council is composed of certified teachers and educators who are able to commit to a two-year term to advise us on our educational programs, discuss the changing needs of today’s teachers and serve as liaisons between the Philadelphia Zoo and their school. Teacher Advisory Council members are selected from teachers across a variety of content areas and grade levels throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, as well as New Jersey and Delaware.
Teacher Advisory Council Members will:
- Meet at the Zoo four Saturdays per year (lunch is provided)
- Serve in an advisory role to assist with the development of new educational programs and events
- Serve as a liaison between your school and the Zoo – disseminate Zoo information to colleagues, and share teacher feedback with the Zoo
- Receive regular updates on Zoo events and opportunities via e-mail and education newsletters
- Have the exclusive opportunity to work with Zoo educators and be an integral part of Philadelphia Zoo educational programming