Director of Youth Education

Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary seeks a full time Director of Youth Education to advance program implementation, curriculum, and professional development. The Director of Youth Education is responsible for ensuring youth programs and staff adhere to and further the principles and mission of Sage Mountain, while providing high quality child care, a safe environment, and enrichment opportunities in accordance with Vermont State childcare regulations, insurance, STARS and SPARQ criteria, and all Child Development Division regulations. Our ideal candidate will have a breadth of experience and demonstrated success in the field of youth education for middle ages and experience in nature based learning, with exceptional verbal and written communication and strategic thinking skills, along with organizational skills to manage themselves and lead others in achieving our shared mission. The position oversees the Sage Mountain Afterschool in Nature and Summer Camp in Nature programs, serving twenty youth in grades 4 through 8, and is supported by the Executive Director and a staff of support team within the program and throughout the organization.