Essential Responsibilities

• Educators are responsible for leading groups of 10-15 students outdoors for 3-5 day programs in a residential setting.
• Facilitate, using a student-centered approach, interactive, community- building environmental education activities for student groups.
• Use scientific inquiry and lead by example to demonstrate positive and responsible environmental literacy and behavior.
• Differentiate and tailor programs that meet the needs of each school group, incorporating teacher requests within our educational framework, program logistics, and student interests.
• Cultivate a culturally aware learning community using sensitivity to bring cultural relevance to program content and community relationships including students, teachers, and schools.
• Create and lead structured evening programs with student participants.
• Provide occasional on-call and evening support.
• Provide weekly, comprehensive assessments of student group learning to help evidence achievement of educational goals.
• Housing is provided as a condition of employment. By providing housing, NatureBridge can ensure that educators are available and accessible to provide support for program participants in emergency situations, and that educators can work odd hours and split shifts required during typical programs.
• Actively participate in staff community by attending meetings and trainings.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.