Outdoor Educator
The Chesapeake Bay landscape is our classroom.
At Echo Hill Outdoor School, we provide students with positive experiences in the outdoors that are exciting, interesting, and fun. Through our programs, students learn more about the wonders of nature, the value of history, and the diversity of individual qualities.
We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment for students, encouraging them to feel challenged, successful, and free to think, question, and express themselves.
Echo Hill Outdoor School is a community that thrives on education and stresses genuine concern for others, cooperation, integrity, and enthusiasm for life. Residential teaching positions are available for individuals with initiative, motivation, energy, creativity, and commitment. We welcome applications year-round. Our primary employment start dates are March and late August.
Responsibilities:
• Plan and teach a variety of experiential classes from all curriculum areas: Science & Ecology, History & The Human Environment and Invididual & Group development
• Create and implement new course and curriculum ideas
• Supervise all aspects of student residential life including overnights in platform tents or cabins, table heading family-style meals, supervising free time and recreational activities
• Active involvement in the end of week staff program assessment of visiting groups and general operation
• Minimal maintenance duties (upkeep of the campus and facilities)
Qualifications:
• Background in education, recreation, environmental/outdoor education, challenge course learning, psychology, human service professions, natural sciences, marine biology, liberal arts or related fields
• Enthusiasm and passion for the environment and students of all ages
• Must work effectively with fellow staff, be able to take initiative, and problem solve
Requirements: Current certifications in American Red Cross First Aid and Professional Rescuer CPR are required. All program staff must participate in a Maryland and FBI Criminal History check and USCG and Department of Transportation employee drug-testing program.
Compensation: The starting salary for an entry level Teacher/Naturalist is $325-$340 per week depending on additional certifications. School-owned housing and full board are a condition of this residential teaching position. Ten month contracts are available for interested, committed individuals.