Traveling Outdoor Education Instructor

Outdoor Classroom; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Outdoor Classroom is seeking passionate educators for the fall season to join the Nature on Wheels team. As a Traveling Outdoor Education Instructor, you will inspire K-8 students with outdoor learning experiences while exploring New England and New York. The role includes providing engaging and hands-on activities, along with comprehensive training, housing, and travel reimbursement.

Benefits

Housing provided

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about working outdoors with students.
• Reliable vehicle for travel.
• No prior teaching experience necessary, with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Guide a group of 12-16 students through outdoor activities.
• Drive to different schools across the region weekly.
• Facilitate lessons on ecology, team building, and sustainability.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Engagement with youth

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you driven by a love for education, outdoor adventure, and the environment? We are seeking dynamic and dedicated educators to join our Nature on Wheels team for the fall season. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals who thrive outside, enjoy teaching, and are excited to travel. Housing is included, and we welcome applicants from across the nation.

Who We Are

As the largest outdoor and environmental education program in the northeastern US, Outdoor Classroom focuses on experiential education with an emphasis on science, nature, and social-emotional learning. We facilitate fun and engaging outdoor learning opportunities for thousands of elementary and middle school students at schools across New England and eastern New York.

A day in the life

Each morning you'll drive to a different school and be greeted by excited K-8th graders, who are looking forward to a day of outdoor fun and learning! As a Traveling Outdoor Education Instructor, you'll have the chance to impact young lives positively every day. Your primary responsibility will be to guide a group of 12-16 students through engaging and hands-on outdoor activities designed to stimulate critical thinking and explore the connections between the natural and human-made world. You'll delve into topics like team building, field journaling, sustainability, animal tracking, and ecology.

No prior experience in teaching these classes? Don't worry. We kickstart the season with two weeks of paid staff training!

As put by a former staff member

"I loved getting to work with such a diversity of students in so many different areas throughout New England and New York. One of the best parts of the job was traveling with my awesome fellow staff members and getting to explore every town after getting off work, including trips to the beach, hiking parts of the Appalachian trail, and trying out new restaurants!"

Work schedule

Instructors work with students during the school week. Instructors work a minimum of 3 days per week with opportunities to work up to 5 days. Instructors travel all across the region during the week and some Sunday travel is required. Our paid staff training starts in early September and the season ends in early November.

Qualifications

We're seeking individuals who are enthusiastic about daily travel, love working outdoors, and have a knack for engaging with elementary and middle school students. A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team are highly valued. Applicants must possess a reliable vehicle to commute to different locations across New England and eastern New York. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Salary And Benefits

Traveling Outdoor Education Instructors earn $123/day along with mileage reimbursement and carpooling perks for work-related travel. Shared accommodation is included. We also arrange for hotels, Airbnb, or rooms at Outdoor Classroom's residential sites when working with schools located far from your home base. As housing is shared, please note that pets and emotional support animals are not allowed.

How To Apply

If interested, we encourage you to apply! Our application process is quick and straightforward. Submit your resume, answer a few questions, and if selected for the next stage, sign up for a video interview and provide references. If your resume doesn't show experience working with children, please include a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.

Salary: $123 per day

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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