Outdoor Educator

TrulyHired; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Claremont, NH is seeking an enthusiastic Outdoor Learning Teacher to design and lead a four-season outdoor education program for middle school students. You will connect core academics with the natural environment to build confidence, resilience and leadership.

You will design hands-on curricula, teach outdoor skills, collaborate with teachers, assess safety risks, and foster an inclusive, community-focused classroom that empowers students to explore and grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Education, Environmental Science, Education, or related field.
• Experience teaching or leading youth groups in educational/outdoor settings is ideal.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hands-on, experiential learning linked to environmental science and team-building.
• Teach outdoor safety, navigation, and four-season activities (hiking, biking, snowshoeing).
• Collaborate with core teachers to integrate outdoor lessons into math, science, and language arts.
• Assess and manage safety risks and provide basic first aid when needed.
• Foster a safe, inclusive environment that empowers students and strengthens peer relationships.

Skills

Outdoor education

Curriculum design

Risk management

First aid

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Outdoor Learning Teacher to design and lead an innovative outdoor education program for middle school students. Located near the scenic forested and mountainous regions of Claremont, NH, our school campus offers a unique opportunity to connect core academic and social-emotional learning with the natural environment. This educator will help students build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through four-season outdoor experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Design: Develop and implement hands-on, experiential learning opportunities connected to environmental science, sustainability, ecology, and team-building.


• Outdoor Skills Training: Teach outdoor safety, navigation, and outdoor recreation skills (e.g., hiking, biking, snowshoeing, winter ecology) tailored to all four New Hampshire seasons.


• Cross-Curricular Integration: Collaborate with core classroom teachers to integrate outdoor lessons into subjects like math, science, and language arts.


• Risk Management: Assess and manage safety risks associated with outdoor activities and provide basic first aid when necessary.


• Community Building: Foster a safe, inclusive environment that encourages student empowerment, independence, and positive peer relationships.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Outdoor Education, Environmental Science, Education, or a related field is [referred


• Experience: Prior experience teaching or leading youth groups in educational or outdoor settings is ideal


• Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certification is also ideal


• Physical Requirements: Ability to spend extended periods outdoors in all New Hampshire weather conditions and walk comfortably on uneven terrain.