Traveling Outdoor Education Instructor

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Organization

Nature's Classroom New England

Job Posted

April 17, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Rachel D'Angio

Contact Email

staff@naturesclassrooms.com

Contact Phone

6035398053

Deadline to Apply

Location

Great Barrington, MA
United States
Do you love exploring the great outdoors, sharing your knowledge with children, and discovering new places? Then become a Nature on Wheels Instructor this spring and travel across New England, providing exciting outdoor learning experiences to elementary and middle school students!

Summary

Do you love exploring the great outdoors, sharing your knowledge with children, and discovering new places? Then become a Nature on Wheels Instructor this spring and travel across New England, providing exciting outdoor learning experiences to elementary and middle school students!

What we do

We drive to schools or local parks during the school week and offer single or multi-day programs for groups of 12-14 students. As a Nature on Wheels Instructor, you'll lead engaging activities covering topics like nature exploration, outdoor living skills, and human ecological impact. Some of our most popular activities include field journaling, endangered egg babies, and shelter building. Instructors travel to different schools each day throughout New England and eastern New York, and we're committed to providing the highest quality educational experience to our students. We're looking for enthusiastic, dedicated educators to join our team!

"Nature on Wheels was a super enjoyable experience for me. I loved getting to work with such a diversity of students in so many different areas throughout New England and New York. One of the best parts of the job was traveling with my awesome fellow staff members and getting to explore every town after getting off work, including trips to the beach, hiking parts of the Appalachian trail, and trying out new restaurants!" - Former Staff Member, Spring 2022

Dates of employment

Now to June 9th, 2023.

Desired experience & qualifications 

We're looking for individuals with experience working with elementary and middle school students, fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and comfortable speaking in front of a group. While a Bachelor's degree is preferred, it's not required. You should have the ability to walk/hike 3-5 miles per day, travel to schools throughout New England and eastern New York, have a reliable vehicle, and have a passion for outdoor education.

How to apply or get in touch

Please use our online application: https://naturesclassrooms.isolvedhire.com  

For any questions, please reach out to us at staff@naturesclassrooms.co

Compensation Information

Salary & benefits

Instructors will receive a salary of $125 per day, mileage reimbursement with carpooling perks for work-related travel, and shared accommodation. We arrange hotels, Airbnb, and rooms at one of our residential sites when working with schools that are far from your home base.