Outdoor Environmental Education Field Trip Teacher

Emerald Necklace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Necklace Conservancy in Boston seeks an Environmental Education Field Trip Teacher to lead Canopy Classroom field trips for Boston Public School classrooms within the Emerald Necklace parks. The role focuses on hands-on, nature-connected activities designed to inspire curiosity in science while aligning with science curricula.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Education staff, guiding groups of 12–15 youth, ensuring safety, and maintaining gear.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in facilitating outdoor nature connection and environmental education activities for youth.
• BA or BS in environmental studies, biology, earth science, or related experience.
• Experience leading/teaching youth in an outdoor environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Interest in natural history, nature connection, environmental education, and science education.
• Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills.
• Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude while working on a team.
• Basic use of standard business software, such as Microsoft Office.
• Must successfully pass background checks, including CORI and SORI.
• Fluency in English/Spanish/other languages is desirable.
• Preference given to candidates from the Greater Boston community.

Responsibilities

• Work with Education staff at the Conservancy to prepare and facilitate interactive nature connection/environmental education activities in Emerald Necklace parks
• Lead groups of 12-15 participants in hands-on outdoor nature-based learning experiences in Emerald Necklace parks
• Monitor program participants in all types of outdoor environments and ensure the safety and comfort of all participants
• Maintain a professional work environment, which includes equipment cleanup and storage of program gear and materials
• Provide basic first aid as needed

Skills

Outdoor education

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Oral communication

Written communication

Cultural humility

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS in environmental studies, biology, earth science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emerald Necklace Conservancy in Boston seeks an Environmental Education Field Trip Teacher to lead Canopy Classroom field trips for Boston Public School classrooms within the Emerald Necklace parks. The role focuses on hands-on, nature-connected activities designed to inspire curiosity in science while aligning with science curricula.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Education staff, guiding groups of 12–15 youth, ensuring safety, and maintaining gear.