NatureBridge is seeking qualified candidates for environmental science educator positions for our 2020-2021 school year programs. NatureBridge values diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to diversify our workforce and seek applications by individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities, and communities. For more information, visit: naturebridge.org

Primary Duties 

  • Lead students through multi-day, hands on experiential learning in outdoor settings
  • Provide students with the opportunty to engage in the practices of science
  • Tailor programs that honor the backgrounds, needs, and requests of each school group
  • Cultivate an inclusive learning community to bring cultural relevance to program content and community relationships
  • Create and lead evening programs weekly for up to 200 audience members.
  • Provide occasional on-call and evening support
  • Manage student’s physical, social, and emotional safety in outdoor settings; administer and document first aid as needed.
  • Shared housing is provided as a condition of employment to ensure that educators are available and accessible to provide support for program participants in emergency situations

Experience and Competencies
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of relevant experience and training
  • Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification
  • One to two years relevant teaching experience
  • Ability to perform physically challenging work in the outdoors in all weather conditions on uneven terrain
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity within your teaching and community
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends

Desirable qualifications

  • Working experience with a diversity of groups and populations that are underrepresented in the field of environmental education
  • Ability to speak and teach in a language other than English relevant to our student populations
  • Working experience leading wilderness trips for youth and/or adults
  • Advanced degree and/or teaching credential

Compensation
Starting exempt educators make $96.00 for a full teaching day. Educators are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid training, paid vacation, and sick time.

How to Apply
Apply by February 14, 2020 to be considered for positions beginning in late August, 2020
A complete application includes:

For questions, please contact Eric Gerson at egerson@naturebridge.org