Outdoor Educator

Are you looking for an experience that is more than just a job? A teaching role with Nature’s Classroom, Inc. could be the life-changing opportunity you’re searching for.We are currently hiring for Spring Season (Early March through June). Nature’s Classroom, Inc., a non-profit organization established in 1973, has been recognized for excellence by the National Science Teachers Association, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the State of Connecticut.

As the premiere residential environmental education program in the northeast, approximately 300 schools make Nature’s Classroom an integral part of their academic experience annually. In nearly 50 years of programming, over one million students have come to us to learn and grow.

Location: Charlton, Massachusetts

Responsibilities and Duties:
- Group leader and teacher in the 5-day seasonal residential program.
- Develop and present classes in a variety of academic areas of your choosing and/or implement already designed curriculum
- Supervise and explore with elementary and middle school students in field experiences. Staff must be able to walk up to four miles daily while instructing students safely; at times over uneven and/or uphill terrain.
- Facilitate students in team building initiatives and low ropes courses
- Evening activities and mealtime duties

Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in any field of study (a few paid internships are available for people who do not yet hold a bachelor's degree. Internship salary starts at $350 weekly)
- Strong commitment to educate children
- Energetic, dedicated & able to become involved in all aspects of the program
- Special skills (music, singing, storytelling) helpful
- Experience working with children desired

Benefits:
- Weekly salaries starting at $450 per week
- Food and lodging 7 days a week for the length of contract (dogs, cats and ferrets are not allowed)
- Your weekends are free
- Educate in an informal setting at a 1 to 12 ratio
- A supportive organization that is willing to help you develop professionally
- Freedom to explore new areas for classes and programs

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: From $450.00 per week including room and board for length of contract.

We are currently hiring for Spring Season Early (March through June) 2023.

Visit our website for more information www.naturesclassroom.org
or email: hiring@naturesclassoom.org

How to apply:

Visit our website for more information and to apply; www.naturesclassroom.org
or email: hiring@naturesclassoom.org