Teacher/Naturalist

Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) is an independent, nonprofit natural resource specialty school which uses a combination of field studies and classroom presentations to teach conservation values as well as demonstrate the benefits of contemporary resource management. They are currently accepting applications for the position of Teacher/Naturalist.

Responsibilities:

• Serving as an instructor on our education staff teaching a wide variety of natural resources-related subjects in forestry, wildlife, soils, and aquatics to students grade 4 to senior citizens;
• Working with teachers to develop program schedules, develop new programs and write curriculum;
• Teach a variety of outdoor skills such as canoeing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, orienteering, and team building;
• Coordinate special adult weekend groups;
• Write articles for our newspaper, Northbound; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of natural resources, natural resources education, or related field.
• Desire to teach.
• Ability to work well with people.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to earn a CDL (for driving bus) within 6 months of employment.

Compensation: Based on experience. Benefits: Health insurance, Life insurance and Retirement program.

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter, and references no later than June 1, 2009 to Sheri Buller.

Trees For Tomorrow
PO Box 609
Eagle River, WI 54521