Outdoor Educator Facilitator
About The Position
Are you passionate about the outdoors and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards? Northwestern Settlement is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Outdoor Educator Facilitator to join our team at House in the Wood. Our camp provides a unique opportunity for children to explore nature, develop new skills, and deepen their connection with the environment. As an Outdoor Educator, you’ll play a vital role in creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote environmental awareness, teamwork, and personal growth. If you are eager to share your knowledge of nature, foster a love of the outdoors, and contribute to a safe, fun, and educational camp experience, we would love to hear from you! Job Summary: Educators teach multiple nature-related lessons (indoors and outdoors) to groups of 10 to 15 third through eighth-grade students. Lessons use our marsh, lake, forest, lawn, and Outdoor Education Center. They also implement our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices while supervising students. This position provides on-site housing, and meals when programs are in sessions.
Requirements
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and able to work legally in the United States.
- At least junior level in college or equivalent in experience.
- Experience with teaching children
- Experience with teaching outdoor lessons or desire to learn
Nice To Haves
- Prefer Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to teaching and/or life science.
- Knowledge of subject matter at third to eighth-grade level
- Able to work independently when teaching lessons
- Able to work closely with other staff members
- Ability to effectively manage students through appropriate behavior-management techniques, as determined in staff training.
- Possess adaptability, enthusiasm, a sense of humor, patience, and self-control.
- Ability to communicate and work with children, especially 7-12 year-olds, and to provide necessary instruction to students.
- Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Ability to relate positively to one's peers
Responsibilities
- Teach outdoor environmental lessons to trail groups of 10 to 15 students between third and eighth grades.
- Follow lesson plans as described in training.
- Complete onsite training
- Teach up to eight hours of outdoor lessons for three days.
- Supervise trail group at meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper
- Implement our social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons during times with students
- Help with other areas as needed and complete paperwork as assigned
- Cleanup and maintain lesson equipment and facility after group departs
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
