Teacher/Naturalist

Duties:
Broad Responsibilities include:

• To assist in implementing Environmental Education programs at The College Settlement Camp during the spring or fall.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Lead small instructional groups and at times participate in environmental activities during lesson periods.   
• Lead small instructional groups through the Camp's group initiatives/ropescourse.   
• Lead a large group evening activity at least twice a week, and develop new activities that would be appropriate for that time.   
• Develop and write new lesson plans, in established format, for the outdoor school planning guide.   
• Follow the teacher and supervision guidelines outlined in the planning manual.   
• Develop and undertake a special project that will be educational to you and will benefit the program in some way. Some examples might be: constructing exhibits, developing a nature trail, writing a new series of lessons, collecting information for use with the program, etc. It will be up to the Teacher/ Naturalist and Program Directors to develop a realistic project.   
• Work with organic farm staff to execute and develop sustainable agriculture programs and activities.   
• Assist with upkeep of camp animal collection (donkeys, goats, chickens, etc.)

Other responsibilities include:

• Assist with upkeep/development of the Environmental Center and lesson equipment.   
• Help with special day programs if the need arises.   
• Help with Camp conducted workshops for teacher training.   
• Participate in weekly evaluations of the program.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work out-of-doors.   
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.   
• Related experience in Outdoor Education.   
• Interest in and experience with elementary school students.   
• Willingness to live and work in a group setting.   
• Ability to communicate and work with campers and provide necessary instruction to campers in both environmental and adventure/challenge programs.   
• Ability to observe campers behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety code regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.   
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to any camper activity the staff member participates in or leads. 

Terms:
Salary:$225+ per week depending on experience.

Full room and board (private room)

Gym membership

Trainings provided if needed (ropes/challenge course/CRP/First Aid)

Very rewarding and positive work experience. Lots of fun!