At the Pondside (MA) location you’ll lead students across miles of trails through forests, meadows, swamps, and even tornado-swept clearings reborn with new growth and hidden waterfalls tucked in pine groves. Every day brings new discoveries, teamwork on the low ropes challenge course, and moments that spark a love for the outdoors. Just up the hill from Pondside, the Hilltop (MA) site shares the same 600 acres of woodlands, fields, and streams, powered by solar panels and a 100-kilowatt wind turbine that turn sustainability into a living classroom. The Swanzey (NH) site offers over 125 acres of lakefront trails and so much more to explore along ridges, hills, and mountains (Mt. Caesar and Monadnock).
Are you looking for an experience that is more than just a job?Nature's Classroom could be the life-changing opportunity you're searching for. All academic disciplines are welcome and no formal teaching experience or certification is required. The teaching community is comprised of various cultural and academic backgrounds, all dedicated to sharing their knowledge and interests with the younger generation. Through unique, hands-on experiential education programs, Nature's Classroom immerses student groups ranging between the 4th and 8th grades in community awareness, motivational learning, and conservation of our natural resources at three beautiful New England locations(Massachusetts & New Hampshire) where every day brings new adventures.
As an Environmental/Outdoor Educator, you'll educate diverse groups of kids, while living with terrific staff and creating memories that last forever. You will also be given the freedom to teach, grow and explore new areas for classes and programs. Positions are available during the spring (March to mid-June) and fall (Labor Day to around Thanksgiving). Enjoy your weekends off and no overnight duties. Compensation starts at $600/week, plus room and board is provided seven days a week. All housing includes heat, indoor plumbing, WiFi access, and a common area for relaxing, socializing, and cooking meals. If you’re someone who grows through challenges, adapts with creativity, and isn't afraid to get a little muddy while making learning come alive, this could be the start of your next great adventure, discover more about the role or reach out to Lesleigh Drake for additional information.
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With campuses in Connecticut (Ivoryton and Lakeside), Massachusetts (Great Barrington , Groton and Yarmouth Port), Maine (Ocean Park), and New Hampshire (Freedom), Outdoor Classroom is the largest overnight, hands-on, nature/science/SEL-based outdoor education program in the Northeast. From hiking trails to forests and mountains to beaches, 4th-8th grade students experience a 1-5 day field trip adventure of a lifetime.
Are you interested in working with kids, being outside, exploring New England, and living with a team of Outdoor Educators? Join a team that is committed to providing unforgettable experiences to youth! With environmental education programs that focus on social and emotional learning, science and engineering skills, and adventure education, Outdoor Classroom Instructors are responsible for educating a group of 10-12 students, including facilitating day and night lessons, leading large group activities, and hosting meals. Hands-on activities include wilderness survival, wood carving, aquatic biology, science fair, outdoor cooking, low ropes course, and team building initiatives. Also seeking Traveling Outdoor Education Instructors and an RN or LPN for each site.Positions are available during the spring (early March to early June) and fall (early September to early/mid-November), with a MO-FR schedule (no weekends!). Compensation includes $615/week, housing, meals during programming (plus onsite communal food budget on weekends), mileage reimbursement for work-related travel, and relocation assistance. Given the nature of the role, you should be comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles/day. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required. If you have experience working with elementary and middle school students, a passion for outdoor education, and ready to make a difference in student's lives, view a detailed job description, fill out the online application or connect with Rachel D'Angio for more information.
