Outdoor Education Teacher

Join our team and be part of what students and teachers call “the best fieldtrip ever!” Teachers at Nature's Classroom work in an exciting natural environment with schools from all over the Southeast. Every day includes some combination of leading: instructional hikes, classes, team building activities, and large group activities, all with a natural science or conservation connection.

General Responsibilities

• Lead educational hikes
• Teach hands-on classes from our existing curriculum
• Facilitate team building activities including low ropes
• Guide large group and evening activities
• Occasionally help with specialty activities, such as: archery, canoeing, climbing tower, and the high ropes course
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certified in CPR/ First Aid (or willing to get certified)
• Willing to work 13 hour days
• Ability to walk/ hike 1- 5 miles per day
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Experience working with children
• Undergo a criminal background check
  
  

Time Commitment

All contracts for Teachers are for one academic semester at a time. This semester runs from mid September- late November. Staff generally work 4-5-day weeks, usually weekdays only, but the occasional weekend group can result in a rare 6 or 7-day work week.

Perks, Benefits, And Wages

• Seasonal housing (housing is shared, please note that emotional support animals are not allowed)
• 2 weeks paid training
• Food is provided during training and when participants are on site.
• $90- $95 per day
• Other benefits include a location near excellent caving, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater paddling, and multiple state and national parks
  
  

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