Dual-Campus Environmental Educator (Housing Provided)

MAEOE; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Benefits

Campus transfer assistance

Job summary

NatureBridge is seeking a Multi-Campus Environmental Science Educator to join our field-based programs across Prince William Forest Park (VA) and Golden Gate Coastal Camp (CA). This role runs spring to fall with housing provided and opportunities for campus transfer.

You will design hands-on outdoor science experiences for diverse student groups, supervise safety, mentor staff, and collaborate with camp teams to deliver high-quality environmental education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, environmental or interdisciplinary studies, or related field.
• Minimum two years teaching experience, outdoors preferred.
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain before start date.
• Ability to maintain safe outdoor learning environments per risk policies.
• Able to work on uneven terrain in all weather.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and community.
• Willing to be coached and open to feedback.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible hours including evenings.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Background check and TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-day, hands-on outdoor learning experiences.
• Design and implement student-centered programming that is age appropriate, culturally responsive, and reflects the NatureBridge Core Educational Framework.
• Use scientific inquiry and lead by example to demonstrate positive and responsible environmental literacy and behavior.
• Cultivate a culturally responsive learning community; bring relevance to program content and community relationships.
• Manage participant safety in outdoor settings using sound judgment and application of NatureBridge risk management policies and guidelines, administer and document first aid as needed.
• Actively participate in staff community by participating in meetings, support activities, and trainings as assigned.
• Provide weekly evaluations and assessments of program success and participant growth and learning.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Lead rotating meal shifts and provide program support at Prince William Forest Park; supervise evening programs and on-call overnight duties; work with 5th/7th grade students; plan activities for Coastal Camp and Golden Gate cohorts.

Skills

Wilderness First Aid CPR

Risk management

Outdoor teaching

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Communication skills

Evening flexibility

Driver’s license

Background check/TB test ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Job description

NatureBridge is seeking a Multi-Campus Environmental Science Educator to join our field-based programs across Prince William Forest Park (VA) and Golden Gate Coastal Camp (CA). This role runs spring to fall with housing provided and opportunities for campus transfer.

You will design hands-on outdoor science experiences for diverse student groups, supervise safety, mentor staff, and collaborate with camp teams to deliver high-quality environmental education.