Develop your skills as an educator and naturalist under the guidance of experienced NCI staff.
Lead hands-on field studies for student’s grades 3rd-8th in a variety of environments such as redwood forests, mixed conifer forests, and semi-desert areas.
Teach on a 1:12 educator/student ratio
Flexibility to choose and develop engaging curriculum based upon your own personal interests and educational background.
Facilitate teambuilding initiatives and low-ropes challenges.
Participate in large group activities that include topics such as historical/cultural simulations, ecological concepts, team/character building and land stewardship projects.
Take the opportunity to become part of a supportive, diverse community of teachers and support staff.
Gain public speaking skills by introducing activities, processing information and leading meals in front of large groups of students, teachers and fellow instructors.
Strengthen leadership abilities by coordinating supplies, logistics and roles of staff before, during and after large group activities.
Plus many more!

Required Qualifications:

Recent Bachelor’s degree in education, any of the sciences, environmental education, history, English, sociology and/or related field.
Strong commitment to spending long days with children outdoors.
Willingness to be creative and adapt to a constantly changing work environment.
Advocate for the environment and conservation of natural resources.
Willing to live on site and in communal housing, with the possibility of having a shared bedroom.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for the outdoors and environmental education.
Ability to travel long distances, to multiple sites, in NCI company van. With the possibility of traveling to sites in Wisconsin and Florida.
Pass a background check
CPR/First Aid training and/or Wilderness First Aid Training or willingness to get CPR/First Aid certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special skills in natural history, storytelling, teambuilding, and role-playing is helpful.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to live and work with a wide range of people and personalities.
Ability to effectively engage in behavior management and maintain students’ interest and participation in outdoor classes and activities.
Must have public speaking skills and enthusiasm.
Experience working with children from various socio-economic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements:

Walk up to two miles at a time on moderate terrain
Run for short periods of time
Lift and carry up to twenty pounds
Work outside in varied weather conditions such as rain, snow, intense heat, and high altitude.