Environmental Educator

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Organization

Don Lee Center

Job Posted

January 16, 2024

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Kathleen Lilly

Contact Email

fieldtrips@donleecenter.org

Contact Phone

2522491106

Deadline to Apply

Location

Arapahoe, NC
United States
Located on the banks of the Neuse River, the Don Le Center is host to school field trips from all over NC. Our residential educators lead students through hands-on environmental education activities that fit with what they are learning in the classroom. We are looking for educators who have a passion for working with youth in the outdoors and providing all of our guests with a positive experience in nature.

Summary

Environmental Education Instructors at Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center teach students through a residential outdoor environmental education program known as Coastal Communities. Instructors of the Coastal Communities program facilitate students in grades 3 - 8, and occasionally students as young as kindergarten and high school age. In this program, students come with their class for a one-day, two-day, three-day, or even five-day nature experience. Instructors teach a variety of different explorations, depending on which programs teachers select.

Qualifications:

Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center's Environmental and Outdoor Educators are required to have a bachelor's degree in a science or education related field or in outdoor recreation and experiential education. They should possess experience or strong interest in teaching children in an outdoor setting. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and effective communication skills are a must. Those persons seeking internships must currently be obtaining a college degree in a related field and possess a strong desire to teach children in an outdoor setting.

Please send a resume, cover letter and 3 references to fieldtrips@donleecneter.org

Compensation Information

Room and board provided, $425/ week stipend.