Forest School Teacher and Environmental Educator

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Organization

Common Ground/New Haven Ecology Project

Job Posted

October 28, 2022

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Job Type

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Location

New Haven, CT
United States
During the school year this position is primarily assigned to teaching in the NatureYear program. NatureYear connects small groups of children (ages 5 – 13) with weekly full day outdoor learning from Sept - June. NatureYear teachers offer lessons and experiences that follow the seasons and the interests of the children. Teachers provide content based learning about science, nature, and the environment as well as facilitate and create opportunities for adventure and imagination based play.

Summary

During the school year this position is primarily assigned to teaching in the NatureYear program. NatureYear connects small groups of children (ages 5 – 13) with weekly full day outdoor learning from Sept - June. NatureYear teachers offer lessons and experiences that follow the seasons and the interests of the children. Teachers provide content based learning about science, nature, and the environment as well as facilitate and create opportunities for adventure and imagination based play. NatureYear is conducted almost entirely outdoors in all weather, with indoor spaces typically used only in severe weather.

From mid-June through mid-August this position works in  a teaching or administrative position with summer camp. 

 

See full job description at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D1MIOsrGjhXDslZvP5YpkQVwfTvqGAZEauFFEzDfyFU/edit

How to apply:

Complete the online form HERE and email a resume and letter of interest to rholcombe@commongroundct.org

Application deadline: November 18, 2022 for first round consideration. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Compensation Information

Compensation for this position is in line with the Environmental Educator Pay Scale. Placement on the pay scale is determined by prior relevant work experience. 

Common Ground offers full time employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 25 days of Paid Time off Per Year and 13 paid holidays

Environmental Educators at Common Ground are represented by UAW local 2110 with a collective bargaining agreement in progress.