Outdoor School Naturalist Educator

Maine Outdoor School, L3C (MOS), based in Milbridge, Maine, is looking to hire a charismatic, adventurous, nature-loving, driven, and creative individual to lead outdoor educational programming for MOS in every season and in all safe weather. The Outdoor School Educator will be directly responsible for supporting curriculum development, custom standards-aligned lesson planning, preparing for and delivering educational programs, and administering program evaluation tools as needed. MOS programs occur primarily on public school campuses and nearby preserves across Hancock and Washington Counties, with the majority of programs occurring between Trenton and Milbridge. Ability and comfort with driving long distances to deliver outdoor programs is a must.

Desired Competencies and Qualifications:

• A valid US driver’s license and a personal vehicle required 
• Minimum of CPR and First Aid certifications required; Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder preferred. Ability to become Wilderness First Aid certified within the first few months of employment required.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Environmental Studies, or related field
• Registered Maine Guide license preferred. Ability to become a Registered Maine Guide within the first year of employment strongly encouraged.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience delivering interdisciplinary, experiential outdoor education programs with elementary and middle school-aged children 
• Experience with developing curricula and/or formal lesson planning
• Personal computer for accomplishing work tasks required
• High self-motivation and excellence at performing group and individual tasks
• Experience with natural and cultural history of Downeast Maine strongly preferred
• Must be able to complete a Criminal History Record Check through the Maine Department of Education upon acceptance

To Apply: 

Position open until filled. First round of applications will be reviewed 12/19/23. Please email the following to Hazel Stark (hazel@maineoutdoorschool.org):

• Cover Letter: Please include in a cover letter of 2 pages or less a description of why you would be a good fit for this position and a response to the following question: If you were a cloud, what type of cloud would you be and why? 
• Resume (2 pages or less): Please include contact information for 3 peer or professional references and provide evidence of First Aid and CPR certifications.

2 Letters of Reference: At least one should be from a supervisor of a past outdoor education position, supervisor of teaching position, or professor of education or outdoor education.