Environmental Science Educator; West Coast

Nature Bridge provides environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet. As an Environmental Science Educator, you will report to a campus Education Manager and provide student groups with meaningful experiences in the outdoors.

Summary

Who We Are:

Nature Bridge provides environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet.

We are currently hiring for multiple locations across the West Coast.

What You Will Do:

As an Environmental Science Educator, you will report to a campus Education Manager and provide student groups with meaningful experiences in the outdoors. Programming is guided by the integration of science, social and emotional learning, and equity, inclusion and diversity, as outlined in our Theory of Change. This position takes place completely on campus and does not allow for remote work.

Your primary job will be to:

• Use a student-centered approach to lead participants through multi day, hands-on, experiential & investigative learning in outdoor settings.
• Cultivate an inclusive learning environment by delivering culturally relevant content that presents multiple perspectives and connects to students’ lived experiences.
• Create and lead differentiated programming, including 2-3 evening programs a week, that honor the needs and backgrounds of each group of participants.
• Manage students’ physical safety in outdoor settings using sound judgment and applying appropriate risk management decisions.
• Work to support an inclusive workplace community by establishing and maintaining respectful, supportive, and compassionate relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants.
• Keep records and assessments of student experiences in order to provide insight on student learning and program outcomes, as well as to share stories from the field with staff, board members, and donors.
• Participate in continuous professional development, as well as personal and professional goal-setting.
• For those in provided housing, follow Nature Bridge housing policies and work agreements; cultivate a respectful home environment by setting and being accountable to agreements and boundaries among housemates.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, such as supporting donor engagement events, program support tasks, providing feedback on special projects, participating in campus beautification or attending conferences.

Compensation:

• $15/hour, daily and weekly work hours vary based on programming demand. This position is considered full time and exempt.
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid vacation, training days, and sick leave.
• Housing may be provided as a benefit of employment.

Who You Are:

We are looking for candidates who have:

• At least 1 year of relevant formal or informal teaching experience, including environmental education, science education, or residential outdoor education.
• The social and emotional skills to build rapport and positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities and communities.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion within your teaching and workplace community. We especially encourage you to apply if you have lived experience as a member of (and/or extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education, or the outdoors in general.
• The ability to communicate clearly to different stakeholders, including students, coworkers, supervisors, and educational partners.
• A desire to learn and grow, and an openness to…