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North Cascades National Park's Teacher-to-Ranger-to-Teacher (TRT) Program is now accepting applications from teachers in the Puget Sound area to fill one Teacher-to-Ranger-to-Teacher (TRT) position. The TRT works in North Cascades National Park for up to 8 weeks from June-September. During their time in the park, the TRT explores the area and learns about the National Park Service while carrying out duties a sa National Park Service interpreter. Specific duties include, but are notlimited to, researching and presenting on-site and outreach programs for youth and families, creating curriculum-based activities, and working on specific education projects determined by the park.

When the TRT returns totheir school they (1) incorporate activities related to the National Park Service into their classroom curriculum during the school year and (2) during National Parks Week they wear the NPS uniform and conduct activities related to the National Park Service and give presentations to their classes, a possible school assembly, and/or their colleagues. The TRT receives a $60/day stipend, housing, and a full class-A uniform plus access to excellent National Park Service and visiting researchers.

For more information, email Cindy Bjorklund.

From: NPS