Thorne Environmental Educators work year-round to foster deep nature connection through joyful, place-based, hands-on experiences. Educators teach and support elementary aged students in Thorne’s In-School, After School, Field Trip, Summer Camp, and Community Programs. Educators also provide opportunities and access to nature for all, especially the low-income and Latinx youth in Boulder County.  

Thorne Nature Experience is a non-profit organization committed to building Earth stewardship by connecting youth to nature. Founded in 1954, Thorne has a rich history and has reached more than 300,000 children and adults through its programs.    

This job is for you if you: 

• Are an experienced Instructor, especially in an informal and outdoor setting  
• Have passion for nature and the outdoors 
• Have strong communication skills with adults and children 
• Have a good knowledge of Colorado ecology and natural science 
• Have an understanding of Social Emotional Learning techniques  
• Have good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and roles, patiently and professionally 
• Are proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Google Drive 
• Are conversational/proficient in Spanish