Four talented Teacher/Naturalists have the chance to live and work at the Seashore House each school year. As of 11/2/26 we are seeking ONE new team member to join us for the 26-27 school year. Applications are welcome until posted as filled.
If you have ever wanted to spend the "off season" exploring the dunes, forests, and beaches of Cape Cod National Seashore in company with quirky, silly, and curious 5th grade students--this is the job! Quiet weekends and gorgeous sunrises, full weeks of learning and sharing, and the chance to be part of life-long memories...

Questions, e-mail to: moodye@dy-regional.k12.ma.us

Summary

Responsibilities: Teacher/Naturalists lead 3 hikes/lessons per day for their teaching group. Teachers develop and present experiential lessons based on the MA Education Frameworks. Lessons are centered on the local environments (Ocean & Bay Beaches, Dune Forest, Kettlehole Pond, Saltmarsh, Freshwater Swamps) and cultural history. Lessons also include: Nightwalk, Group & Community Building, and Pizza Making.

"Other duties": shared responsibility on a rotating basis for helping with meal preparation and serving, bedtime duties, group supervision during short bus trips to various natural and historical areas of the outer Cape, and the overall care and maintenance of the facility.

Work week during residential programs is Monday 8 am through Friday 2 pm. Each Teacher/Naturalist has one day (9:15-4:00) and one evening (after 7 pm) off during the work week. Weeks that are day programs only have daily hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm. Weekends and published school vacation weeks/days are free.

Qualifications: B.S. or equivalent experience required. Current CPR & First Aid certification need to be attained by start of program. Love of being outdoors in all kinds of weather on the great outer beach of the Cape Cod National Seashore and a background/experience in teaching, natural history interpretation, marine science, or general ecology strongly recommended. Experience with youth, residential education, and facilitating team building preferred. Candidates with certification in Wilderness first-aid or currently holding a CDL are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply: DYRSD Employment Opportunities, NEED Academy, Teacher Naturalist

Questions? contact: Eleanor Moody, Director, moodye@dy-regional.k12.ma.us

Compensation Information

Salary: Salary is based on number of program days in the employment period and is paid bi-weekly, ~ $980.00 per pay period.

Private room provided for the term of the program. Board is provided when students are in residence and fully stocked kitchen is open for staff use at all times.

Benefits: Good food, great views, and generally likable kids. Fresh air and plenty of exercise are guaranteed.

Staff are part of the Barnstable County Retirement program. Health, Life, and Dental Insurance are available.