Full Time Environmental Educator

Responsibilities include:

• Design and teach education programs both in the classroom, outdoors, and in afterschool settings
• Work with the Education Manager and Director to develop and implement education programs that advance the Center’s mission, vision and values
• Develop, plan, and teach 2-3 school-based residency programs
• Direct February and April school vacation weeks for children grades K-6
• Supplement summer camp programs
• Lead outdoor environmental education programming
• Facilitate unstructured play outdoors
• Ensure a safe and positive outdoor play experience
• Support social-emotional development through appropriate risk-taking and team-building activities
• Foster a deep connection to the natural world
• Mentor a college intern assistant
• Lead field trips for elementary aged school children
• Provide inquiry-based instruction on a wide range of science topics for school groups, grades preK-6
• Conduct other children and family programs as-needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, biology, environmental education, or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of environmental education experience in both informal and classroom settings
• The desire to educate diverse audiences and share our commitment to dismantling white supremacy and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work.
• Proven abilities in designing, writing, and evaluating environmental education curricula, lesson plans and activities
• Must have a deep passion for working with children and commitment to the Hitchcock Center’s mission, vision and values
• Working knowledge of informal and formal education theory and practice, including program development and evaluation
• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Must be people oriented, have a team-focused attitude, and the ability to professionally represent Hitchcock Center to the public
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to and from schools with teaching materials
• Be comfortable leading outdoor activities in a variety of weather conditions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: explore and keep children safe, navigate a variety of outdoor habitats and terrains outdoors, be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Note: Hiring is contingent upon passing a CORI background check.

Please send a cover letter and resume to careers@hitchcockcenter.org Applications received by August 31 will be given first priority although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.