Outdoor Nature Educator for Kids - Part-Time

Firefly Explorers Nature School; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Explorers Nature School is seeking a dependable part-time program educator to lead fully outdoor classes for children ages 0-8 across Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach. You will guide small groups through themed hikes, hands-on activities, story time, and take-home crafts while teaching entirely outdoors in all weather.

Experience in outdoor education and a background in Environmental Science or Early Childhood Education are preferred; CPR & First Aid certification is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of leading groups of children in outdoor or environmental settings.
• Background in Environmental Science or Early Childhood/Elementary Education.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes from start to finish, greeting families and guiding hikes.
• Teach outdoors in all weather, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Implement and adapt seasonal curriculum based on child-led discovery.
• Maintain safety and supervision across trails and learning spaces.
• Use gentle guidance to support social‑emotional development with caregivers present.
• Set up and take down outdoor learning areas and materials.
• Collaborate with the program director on curriculum and scheduling.

Skills

Outdoor group leadership

Child safety supervision

Adaptability to weather

Physical stamina

Education

Environmental Science background

Early Childhood / Elementary Education background

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Firefly Explorers Nature School is seeking a dependable part-time program educator to lead fully outdoor classes for children ages 0-8 across Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach. You will guide small groups through themed hikes, hands-on activities, story time, and take-home crafts while teaching entirely outdoors in all weather.

Experience in outdoor education and a background in Environmental Science or Early Childhood Education are preferred; CPR & First Aid certification is required.