Position Overview

Summer Camp Teacher Naturalists are responsible for the implementation of hands-on, nature-connected education at our 54-acre site, adjacent to the Yellowstone River. Participant ages range from Kindergarten to 9th grade, divided into age-specific groups. Summer Camp Teacher Naturalists must be comfortable leading and managing groups of campers in the outdoors and helping them connect with the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curriculum for weekly themed camps.
• Co-teach and collaborate with other staff members.
• Learn and teach about local Montana natural history.
• Safely manage program participants in an outdoor environment.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and seasonal cleaning/maintenance procedures to keep everything in working order.
• Be willing to work some evenings and weekends, and teach in other program areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-motivation and flexibility are required.
• Have the ability to collaborate with members of a team as well as work independently.
• Have some experience working with children.
• Be able to spend 90% of teaching time outdoors.

Position Details

• Tentative dates: June 1st to August 10th
• $11/hour pay rate
• 25+ hour work week, with possibility of long-term hire
• Can be used for academic credit or internship hours (approval of institution needed)

Application Deadline: January 25, 2021

https://mtaudubon.org/center/montana-audubon-center-employment/