Summer Teacher-Naturalist

The Connecticut Audubon Society’s, RTP Estuary Center in Old Lyme, Coastal Center in Milford and Fairfield Center are looking for Summer Camp Teacher-Naturalists! 

Teachers will plan and teach a variety of topics within the weekly theme that allow children to experience the outdoors through hands-on activities, games, hikes, guided nature explorations, and art all the while fostering a fun learning environment. and developing a lifelong love of nature! 

 Responsibilities:

• Teaching outdoor science and nature programming to children ages 5 to 13 in an outdoor setting.
• Teachers will be expected to prepare and implement curriculum, and teach on a variety of topics that allow children to experience the outdoors through hands-on: activities, games, hikes, guided nature explorations, and arts and crafts.
• Supports summer camp program logistics including setup/cleanup and materials preparation
• Must be able to participate in pre-camp training days.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be over 18 years of age
• Experience working with children and/or in environmental science, ecology, or similar background
• Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
• First Aid/CPR certification a plus

For more information or to apply contact: 

Tricia Kevalis, Center of Fairfield at tkevalis@ctaudubon.org

Ken Elkins, Coastal Center in Milford at kelkins@ctaudubon.org

Heather Kordula, RTP Estuary Center, Old Lyme at hkordula@ctaudubon.org

Connecticut Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug free workplace, and complies with the ADA. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and local laws.