Environmental/Early Learning Educator/Naturalist

Organization

Buttonwood Nature Center

Job Posted

July 28, 2026

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

https://buttonwoodnaturecenter.org/we-are-hiring-environmental-early-learning-e…

Contact Name

Jessica Watson

Contact Email

jessica@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org

Deadline to Apply

Location

Waynesboro, PA
United States
Buttonwood Nature Center is a non-profit organization serving the region with outdoor programming in environmental and cultural education, and a wide variety of family events. Activities are conducted at various parks and natural areas around the greater Waynesboro area, including Buttonwood.

Summary

The environmental educator is responsible for delivering established programs of Buttonwood Nature Center at the Pre-K–12 grade levels and developing creative new programs into the future. The primary role of this position is to work outdoors with school groups and the general public, with an emphasis on early learning programs. This position offers opportunities for growth as our early learning activities increase.

The educator must work in cooperation with co-teachers, administrators, volunteers, interns, and all other personnel of Buttonwood Nature Center.

Availability: Position is part-time, year-round. Educator is expected to attend training sessions and regular staff meetings, to teach 3–5 days/week during school program season and lead other programs with varied seasonal frequency. Hours will include occasional evenings and weekends.

Compensation Information

Based on professional experience and credentials. Base rate: $17 per hour.