After-School Environmental Educator - Middlebury Area Land Trust

Based in Middlebury, Vermont, this staff position will connect youth with lands and trails in Middlebury and Cornwall through MALT’s popular after-school programs. The After-School Environmental Educator will design and facilitate outdoor education experiences for students age 5-12, alongside a co-instructor. There are up to 14 students in a group. The educator is responsible for keeping students safe, managing behavior, and delivering educational content.

After-school programs are 100% outdoors in all weather conditions – the ability to manage both your own comfort and student well-being in the outdoors for up to three hours at a time is required.

The hours for this position are 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM on the following days and locations:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays – Mary Hogan Elementary School in Middlebury, VT

• Wednesdays – Pink House Farm in Cornwall, VT

**Please consider applying even if you cannot attend all days**

The position begins the week of February 6th, and ends on June 8th. There is no after-school on school breaks (Feb. 20-24 and Apr. 24-28) or on early release days (March 6, April 5, & May 3).  After-school may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

There may be opportunities to work additional hours during MALT’s February and April Vacation Camps, although this is not a requirement of the position. This position may be rehired for the Fall 2023 after school season.

Essential Functions

• Co-develop and lead outdoor after-school programs for 14 children (ages 5-13) per day, with the assistance of a co-educator;

• Serve on a team that strives for a safe, nurturing, and welcoming experience for all campers.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience working with youth ages 5-13 in any setting, outdoors a plus;

• Ability to work outdoors safely and comfortably in all seasons;

• A vehicle is not necessary, but you must be able to arrive at MALT’s office by 2:00 PM on program days;

• First Aid/CPR Certification (Wilderness First Aid or First Responder are preferred, but not required);

• Must be able to move over uneven terrain including deep forests and snow-covered landscapes;

• Must be 18 years or older to apply;

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident;

• Must be able to pass a federal criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interest in natural history topics (e.g., birding, environmental sciences, animal tracking, wilderness living, animal behavior, botany, and geology);

• Experience developing and leading outdoor environmental education activities;

• Experience mentoring school-age children (5 to 13);

• Strong group management skills; ability to manage and engage a group of up to 14 children;

• Love of outdoor exploration and questioning, ability to model curiosity, wonder, and play in the natural world;

To Apply: Send a resume and contact information for two references to simon@maltvt.org. A Cover Letter is not required. Deadline: January 16, 2022. Applications considered on a rolling basis; apply soon.