Outdoor Educator

Located in Olivebridge, New York on 385 acres of fields, forests, trails, and streams, the Ashokan Center has provided high quality, innovative outdoor/environmental education programs for K-12 school students and teachers for over 50 years. Ashokan is the home of the world renowned Ashokan Music & Dance programs and also hosts retreats, weddings, as well as a variety of public events, performances and lectures.

Outdoor Educators

The Ashokan Center seeks positive, communicative people who thrive in a collaborative work environment, and have a love of the natural world and a passion for sharing it with children. Specialized knowledge and teaching experience in outdoor education, local ecology, NY State history, music and art are strongly desirable. Both full-time positions and on-call positions are available. Full-time educators work Monday through Friday and occasional weekends. Housing is available for full-time educators, and occasionally for on-call educators who have a long commute. Our programs run during the school year. Fall training usually begins in late August and spring training in early February.

Educators for the 2023-2024 school year will start at the latest on August 29th, 2023. There is a possibility training will start the week prior for new hires!

Please Apply Here: https://ashokancenter.org/outdoor-education-team-member/

Position Requirements

• Teaching experience in educational/interpretive settings with elementary/middle school students
• A college degree in one of the following disciplines is preferred: adventure/outdoor education, environmental science, natural history, history, music, and art. A background in more than one area is a plus!
• First aid certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaching a variety of inquiry-based classes such as living history, forest and aquatic ecology, team building, music, art, blacksmithing and broom making
• Leading large and small group activities that inspire and promote teamwork, cooperation, and a love of nature
• Full-time educators may have evening and overnight shifts
• Participation in ongoing professional development and program assessment
• Assist with program related preparation, maintenance, and cleaning
• Perform other tasks as determined by the education team

If you like working with children and in the outdoors, or if you are exploring your passions in these areas, we encourage you to apply! Ashokan is a great place to gain experience and grow your skills!

Please use the address provided below to submit your application materials and we will review them as soon as we can. We appreciate your interest and look forward to receiving your application!

Please Apply Here: https://ashokancenter.org/outdoor-education-team-member/