Organization
Job Posted
July 2, 2026
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Remote
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Website
Contact Name
Betsy Zelter McCown
Contact Email
jobs@ehos.org
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
Worton, MD
United States
of residential and recreational learning experiences. Programs are designed to introduce and
acclimate participants to the outdoors and foster respect for and awareness of themselves,
each other and their environment. Course areas include: Watershed Ecology of the
Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding ecosystems, group and individual development on our
low and high element challenge course, and exploration of history and the human environment
in the Chesapeake Bay region. The program is flexible and committed to custom designing
programs so as to meet the needs of a wide range of students/ participants, typically 3rd
through 9th grade, from both public and private schools, as well as college students and adults
of all ages.
Summary
Responsibilities: At EHOS you would teach a variety of classes from all of our curriculum
areas. You would also supervise and counsel all aspects of participant residential life during
their stay at the school including overnights in platform tents or dormitories, table-heading at
family style meals, and supervision during recreational time and other activities.
Qualifications: EHOS is seeking motivated, energetic individuals with creativity, commitment
and a passion for the outdoors. Experience working with and relating to children and people of
all ages is extremely beneficial. A background in Education, Recreation, Environmental or
Outdoor Education, Challenge Course facilitation, Psychology, Natural Sciences, Marine
Biology, Liberal Arts or related fields is desired.
Compensation Information
Compensation: Starting salary for Teacher/Naturalist is $350-$400 per week. Individuals
with demonstrated current certification in Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid,
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, or Valid State Teacher Certification will be considered
at a slightly higher starting range.
EHOS owned housing and board are a condition of this residential teaching position.
Six-Ten month contracts may be available for interested, committed individuals depending
upon future openings, specialized positions available, and satisfactory job performance. A staff
excess sickness and accident medical plan is available.