Taking place from January–March, this series will highlight a wide diversity of presenters and topics applicable to educators from across North America, and beyond.
The Yale School of the Environment invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor working at the interface of urban systems, climate adaptation, and climate mitigation.
The Yale School of the Environment invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor working at the interface of society and forests. Applicants should have a growing record of research accomplishments based in the social sciences, and have a doctoral degree in sociology, anthropology, political science, human geography, or a related field, with the ability to develop an internationally-recognized research program.
We are seeking a part-time, non-exempt teacher to work weekdays during the school year (early September – mid June). Schedule may include mornings and/or afternoons, generally between the hours of 8:45am – 3:30pm. Teachers may work as few as four hours per week or as many as twenty-five. This is a great opportunity for educators who have a passion for nature and love sharing its wonders with children.
The Center for EcoTechnology is hiring a Waste Reduction Consultant. This position helps businesses reduce costs and improve environmental performance by implementing waste management programs such as recycling, reuse, food recovery and composting. The Waste Reduction Consultant educates the business representatives and motivates them to implement the recommendations to divert waste from disposal.
During the school year this position is primarily assigned to teaching in the NatureYear program. NatureYear connects small groups of children (ages 5 – 13) with weekly full day outdoor learning from Sept - June. NatureYear teachers offer lessons and experiences that follow the seasons and the interests of the children. Teachers provide content based learning about science, nature, and the environment as well as facilitate and create opportunities for adventure and imagination based play.
The Darien Nature Center is seeking a dynamic leader to manage this successful community nonprofit organization focused on nature education and environmental protection. The Executive Director will work in partnership with the staff and Board of Directors to advance the mission and vision of the organization within the Darien community, and will ensure the continued excellence of the Nature Center’s programs which foster an interest in and respect for the natural world.
The Program Director is a member of the Administrative Team (along with the Finance Director, Operations Manager, and Executive Director), oversees the Field Team (including site managers and up to 35 part-time, seasonal mentors), and reports to the Executive Director. This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk on a flexible schedule) work-from-home position, with regular visits to locations across Connecticut (current programs are in Granby, Killingworth, Newtown, and Bridgeport).
Greenwich Botanical Center is seeking Teachers for its Forest Days preschool enrichment program. Forest Days is an all-weather, outdoor children's enrichment program. We have an Explore with Me program for 18 -36 months with a caregiver, a Little Ranger program for 3.5 - 6 yrs, and Afternoon Adventurers, an after school program for K - 1st grade children.
You can now sign-up for FREE Fall Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshops! At 60 mins in length, they come jam-packed with ideas, inspiration & resources from some of the top outdoor learning organizations, educators, and experts in North America. Included in your registration is a certificate of attendance, discounts on outdoor learning resources & equipment, and plenty of prizes!
Nature’s Classroom New England is the largest overnight, hands-on, nature/science/SEL based outdoor education program in the northeast. We provide programming for thousands of elementary and middle school students across New England each year! Each spring and fall we host students at our 6 beautiful sites. During their 1-5 day stay, students participate in an exciting variety of day and night time activities, facilitated by Nature’s Classroom instructors.
The Director of the Fairfield Region is a senior management position responsible for the fundraising, fiscal management, programming, and operations of the Center at Fairfield & the Birdcraft Museum as well as the relationships with the regional advisory board and within the community. The Director is a highly visible, energetic, and organized leader with a demonstrated passion for conservation.
Nature’s Classroom New England is the largest overnight, hands-on, nature/science/SEL based outdoor education program in the northeast. We provide programming for thousands of elementary and middle school students across New England each year! Each spring and fall we host students at our 6 beautiful sites. During their 1-5 day stay, students participate in an exciting variety of day and night time activities, facilitated by Nature’s Classroom instructors.
We are seeking a full-time Program Director to oversee all aspects of the Darien Nature Center’s year-round suite of nature-based programs for toddler, preschool and elementary school-aged children. This opportunity is perfect for a nature lover who is interested in promoting the natural world, interacting with people of all ages and leading a team of professionals in a fun, vibrant environment.
Schoolyards Teachers bring Common Ground’s outdoor education work to schools in the New Haven area, during the school day or afterschool. Schoolyards teachers design their own curriculum based on the schoolyard space, the seasons, the needs of the school, and the interests of the children. They provide content based learning about science, nature, and the environment as well as facilitate and create opportunities for adventure based play.
The substitute teaching position is a part-time, non-exempt position working weekdays during the school year, mornings and/or afternoons (depending on schedule). This is a great opportunity for educators who have a passion for nature and love sharing its wonders with children.
The teaching position is a part-time, non-exempt position working weekdays during the school year (early September – mid June). The schedule may include mornings and/or afternoons, generally between the hours of 8:45am – 3:30pm. Teachers can work as few as four hours per week or as many as twenty-five. This is a great opportunity for educators who have a passion for nature and love sharing its wonders with children.
The Assistant Farm Curator is a part-time position working 15 hours a week with the opportunity for more hours in the fall. The typical work week will be Saturday 9AM to 5PM, and 2-3 weekday afternoons from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. This position will be responsible for the cleaning, feeding, exercising, and enrichment of the animals, as well as interacting with the public through scheduled programs and spontaneous interactions.
