Elementary Explorers Educator

Child Care Aware; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Env education training

Paid sick leave

Bonus opportunity

Employer retirement match

Job summary

Blue Sky Fund in Richmond, VA, seeks part-time Educators to lead the Explorers program during the upcoming school year. Roles include preparing and delivering field trips, safety, and environmental education to 3rd–5th graders in the Richmond area.

Applicants should have at least two years of related experience and a background in education or environmental science. The role includes outdoor activities and the potential for an end-of-season bonus.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Academic training in education, recreation, natural resources, environmental science is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and interest in environmental and experiential education.

Responsibilities

• Lead Educators orientation and safety procedures.
• Attend training sessions and field trips (own transportation required).
• Study and practice field trip material.
• Lead groups of upper elementary students (grades 3–5) on field trips.
• Partake in outdoor activities during field trips.
• Represent the organization professionally with students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Youth leadership

Communication skills

Education

Education background in related fields

Tools

CDL-B-P (optional)

Job description

Blue Sky Fund is a non‑profit based in Church Hill, Richmond VA. Our mission is to provide transformational experiences for Richmond area youth through outdoor education. We have two core program areas – academic and adventure. We are currently seeking several part‑time Educators to facilitate and lead our Explorers Program during the upcoming school year. For a more detailed description of our core programs, please visit www.blueskyfund.org.

Explorers is an experiential education that partners with 3rd - 5th grade classrooms in the Richmond (RPS) and Henrico (HCPS) Public School systems. Each partner school participates in science‑based field trips in the greater Richmond area, focused on team‑building, resilience skills, nature exploration, and positive experiences in the outdoors.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Educator orientation: introduction to the job, experiential and environmental education philosophy and techniques, safety, and emergency procedures
• Attend all training sessions and Blue Sky Explorers field trips (must provide own transportation)
• Study and practice field trip material
• Lead and teach a group of upper elementary school students (grades 3‑5) during each Explorers field trip
• Participate in outdoor physical activities during field trips such as (but not limited to): hiking, lifting, playing games and sports
• Represent Blue Sky Fund in a professional manner at all times, specifically acting as a positive role model for the students with whom we interact.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Academic training in education, recreation, natural resources, natural science (geology, biology), or environmental science is an advantage.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong experience in teaching or youth leadership, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated interest in environmental and experiential education.
• Optional: Class B CDL‑P (passenger endorsement) certification or willingness to be trained for Class B CDL‑P certification and clean driving record.

$18.00 / hour

Educator Benefits

• Training in environmental communication, group management, and outdoor/experiential education best practices
• Education in Virginia natural history, Richmond history, and Richmond’s socio economic landscape
• Frequent peer and employer evaluations
• Positive work environment and engagement in the local community
• Retirement benefits with employer match (following a waiting period)
• 6 days (27 hours) of paid sick leave
• Opportunity for an end of season bonus, based on program days completed

How to Apply

Apply at https://blueskyfund.org/get-involved/employment

Job Classification

Education