Outdoor Education Instructor

Full-time seasonal positions available August 14th - November 17th, 2023. Eligible staff can return in February for the Spring season. Part-time instructors are also needed throughout the seasons.

All instructors will receive First Aid/CPR and USA Archery Level 1 certification.

Instructors will teach and lead outdoor education sessions through:

• Approaching learning and engagement through a multidisciplinary teaching approach
• Guiding hikes in the state forest
• Engaging students in environmental and STEAM-centered curriculum 
• Facilitating challenge courses, canoeing, rock climbing, and other adventure programming
• Promoting social and emotional learning with our team-building initiatives
• Making the program accessible for all students, regardless of ability level and background

Candidates will be:

• Driven and motivated to serve
• Flexible and able to thrive in a team setting
• Kind, honest, and positive role models for the students and districts Nuhop serves
• Equipped to instruct with compassion 
• Ready to challenge themselves to learn and grow
• Inspired by Nuhop’s mission and focus leading to professional outcomes
• Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather
• Willing to take initiative to assist with cleaning and other duties

Candidates need to be comfortable working outdoors, excited about teaching, and able to pass a background check. This is the perfect job for recent college graduates, prospective teachers, students invested in a gap year process, professionals in environmental studies, and retired educators.

The initial training will last two weeks, and continued training will be offered as the season progresses.