What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-Campus Educator position at NatureBridge?
Who We Are
NatureBridge provides environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet.
What You Will Do
This multi-campus Environmental Science Educator will work at different NatureBridge locations in California and Virginia throughout the 2024 season.
At Golden Gate, educators teach 5-day camp sessions, working primarily with 1st-4th graders. Coastal Camp combines marine and coastal ecology themes with hands-on educational activities and games in a day camp setting.
Video: What is it like to work at NatureBridge?
During Program
Your primary job will be to:
NatureBridge provides environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet.
What You Will Do
This multi-campus Environmental Science Educator will work at different NatureBridge locations in California and Virginia throughout the 2024 season.
- March-June: Prince William National Forest (Virginia/Washington DC)
- June-August: Golden Gate National Recreation Area (California)
- Late August-November: Prince William National Forest (Virginia/Washington DC)
At Golden Gate, educators teach 5-day camp sessions, working primarily with 1st-4th graders. Coastal Camp combines marine and coastal ecology themes with hands-on educational activities and games in a day camp setting.
Video: What is it like to work at NatureBridge?
During Program
Your primary job will be to:
- Lead multi-day, student-centered, experiential environmental science programs in outdoor settings, individually and with a co-teacher.
- Facilitate inclusive, culturally relevant instruction that incorporates multiple perspectives and connects learning to students’ lives and communities.
- Engage students in scientific practices through hands-on investigations, while tailoring programming to meet the specific needs of each school group, align with teacher-defined outcomes, and reflect the NatureBridge Theory of Change.
- Follow NatureBridge risk management policies and procedures, and use sound judgment to make decisions and manage risk while managing students’ physical and emotional well-being when leading groups in outdoor settings. Administer and document first aid as necessary and appropriate, and document as required by NatureBridge.
- Foster a supportive, respectful learning environment and model responsible environmental behavior.
- Design and lead evening programs or assist guest presenters and partners
- Serve as an educator on standby when scheduled.
- Assess and document student learning; contribute to program reflection, evaluation and improvement.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and program debriefs and complete all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Maintain gear and contribute to campus stewardship.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts by sharing stories from the field.
- For staff in NatureBridge Housing: Follow all housing policies and co-created community agreements.
- Build respectful, supportive relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants and provide high-quality customer service.
- Support campus operations and organizational goals through additional duties as assigned, such as event support, special projects, and community stewardship.
- $17.14/hour, daily and weekly work hours vary based on programming demand.
- This position is considered Exempt in Virginia, and Non-Exempt in California. You will be compensated for travel between NatureBridge Locations
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after six months
- Paid vacation, training days and sick leave
- Other benefits include Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and more
- On-site housing may be provided as a benefit of employment. See an example of our Golden Gate housing Here. Housing varies by campus.
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