Outdoor Education Naturalist (Housing Provided)

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont; Townsend (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals included

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement package

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont seeks a Teacher Naturalist to lead outdoor education programs for youth and adults. This full-time position offers on-site housing, meals, and a competitive starting weekly salary, with benefits including retirement and health coverage.

Ideal candidates are energetic educators who value equity, enjoy mentoring interns, and can adapt lessons to diverse groups in a remote mountain setting.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, energetic educator committed to outdoor teaching.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate, and solve problems with colleagues.
• Experience working with young people and diverse communities.
• Willing to commit to Tremont’s mission for 1–2 years.
• Capable of managing groups in varying weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Guide experiential education programs for youth and adults.
• Deliver lessons that deepen relationships and rekindle love of learning.
• Adapt Tremont lesson plans to participant needs and seasons.
• Prioritize safety and apply first-aid training when needed.
• Supervise program participants on-site and support staff.

Skills

Enthusiastic and energetic

Collaborative

Strong communication

Problem solving

Experience with youth

Equity, inclusion, diversity

Critical thinking in education/science

Outdoor teaching passion

Ability to work in varied weather

Job description

The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont seeks a Teacher Naturalist to lead outdoor education programs for youth and adults. This full-time position offers on-site housing, meals, and a competitive starting weekly salary, with benefits including retirement and health coverage.

Ideal candidates are energetic educators who value equity, enjoy mentoring interns, and can adapt lessons to diverse groups in a remote mountain setting.