Environmental/Outdoor Educator

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Organization

Deep Portage Learning Center

Job Posted

June 10, 2024

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

More info about the position found here!

Careers

Contact Name

Lindsay Bjorklund

Contact Email

lindsay@deepportage.org

Contact Phone

218-682-2325

Deadline to Apply

Location

2197 Nature Center Drive NW
Hackensack, MN
United States
This is a field teaching position. An instructor can count on spending most of the instructional day outside with students, chaperones, and visiting staff. Our programs include field science classes , physical skill building, and cross-disciplinary lessons. We teach thousands of students every school year. Our instructors create exceptional and life-changing experiences for these students! Staff live in provided housing on-campus where recreational opportunities abound!

Summary

Our programs include field science classes (Bog Ecology, Bass Pond in Winter, Macroinvertebrate Sampling, Forest Ecology), physical skill building (Canoeing, Climbing, Archery, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing), and cross-disciplinary lessons (Orienteering, Nature Journaling, Biomass Basics, Wind Power, Team Building).

Environmental Educators primarily focus on teaching. The primary audience is children in 4th-6th grade, but educators will gain experience with K-12 students throughout the school year. There are also opportunities to develop and refine curriculum, create interpretive displays, participate in community programming, and contribute to a sustainably managed school.

Lots more position info and photos can be found on our website! https://www.deep-portage.org/environmentaleducator

Position Dates: September 2024 - May 2025

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Compensation Information

$415/week + housing + meals while groups are on-site + use of recreational equipment