Summer Camp Teacher Naturalist

Position Overview

Summer Camp Teacher Naturalists are responsible for the implementation of hands-on, nature-connected education at our 54-acre site, adjacent to the Yellowstone River. Participant ages range from Kindergarten to 9th grade, divided into age-specific groups. Summer Camp Teacher Naturalists must be comfortable leading and managing groups of campers in the outdoors and helping them connect with the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum for weekly themed camps.
• Co-teach and collaborate with other staff members.
• Learn and teach about local Montana natural history. 
• Safely manage program participants in an outdoor environment.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning/maintenance procedures to keep everything in working order. 
• Be willing to work some evenings and weekends, and teach in other program areas as needed.

Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-motivation and flexibility are required. 
• Have the ability to collaborate with members of a team as well as work independently.
• Have some experience working with children.
• Be able to spend 90% of teaching time outdoors.

Position Details

• June 5th to August 9th
• $13/hour pay rate
• 25+ hour work week, with possibility of long-term or continued seasonal position 
• Can be used for academic credit or internship hours (approval of institution needed)
• Housing not provided

Application deadline: March 1, 2023  (or until positions are filled)

Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Hannah Finch at hfinch@mtaudubon.org  or call 406-294-5099. Visit https://mtaudubon.org/center/ for more information.