Outdoor STEM Educator & Field Programs Lead

Sierra Nevada Journeys; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

403(b) retirement plan with up to 4%匹

Phone reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary annual bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Journeys is seeking a dynamic Science Educator in Reno, NV to build scientific literacy through outdoor education. You will teach in classrooms, outdoors, afterschool programs, and Family STEM Nights, collaborating on curriculum design and program evaluation.

The role emphasizes hands-on STEM activities, field studies with 12–20 students, and summer day camp leadership. Start date around November 2026; full-time year-round schedule with up to 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and cultural relevancy.
• Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to fulfill prior to start date).
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to commute daily within 45 minutes of the Sierra Nevada Journeys office (with occasional longer commutes).
• Ability to pass background check.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 20lbs outdoors.
• Attestation of up-to-date immunizations required for public school attendance.

Responsibilities

• Teach Sierra Nevada Journeys programs in classrooms, outdoors, afterschool programs, and Family STEM Nights.
• Lead field studies with 12-20 students, K-6, at local nature sites; field trips up to 3.5 hours.
• Lead family engagement events; serve as site contact, lead volunteers, and emcee events.
• Facilitate 60–90 minute hands-on STEM activities with up to 30 students in classroom and schoolyard.
• Act as summer day camp counselor; lead camps, communicate with parents, plan curriculum.
• Support curriculum design and program administration tasks.

Skills

Child experience

Equity & inclusion

CPR/First Aid

Reliable transportation

Background check

Initiative & independence

Outdoor work ability

Immunizations

Education

Teaching credential

Job description

Sierra Nevada Journeys is seeking a dynamic Science Educator in Reno, NV to build scientific literacy through outdoor education. You will teach in classrooms, outdoors, afterschool programs, and Family STEM Nights, collaborating on curriculum design and program evaluation.

The role emphasizes hands-on STEM activities, field studies with 12–20 students, and summer day camp leadership. Start date around November 2026; full-time year-round schedule with up to 40 hours weekly.