Environmental Summer Educator

The Environmental Educator will teach our nature-based summer camp classes to students ages 3-12. They  will join a friendly, dynamic staff that is dedicated to carrying out Hartley Nature Center’s mission of  inspiring lifelong connections with nature through education, play and exploration.  

Status: Part Time, 25 hours/week 
Start date: June 1, 2021 
End date: August 13, 2021 
Pay: $13 - $13.50 depending on experience 

Duties: 

• Develop developmentally appropriate, child-centered programming for nature-based day camps 

• Teach and attend training for 6-10 weeks of camps between May 31st-Aug 26, possibility of  being an on-call sub for additional weeks on an as needed basis 

• Teach camps to youth ages 4-12. Programs run 9a-12p or 1-4p Mon-Fri 

• Attend weekly staff meetings and engage with professional development opportunities 

Qualifications: 

• Current certification in First Aid and CPR, or willingness to complete during staff training

• Experience teaching environmental education or outdoor recreation 

• Effective written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to relate with people of all ages and abilities in a positive manner 

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team 

      • Genuine interest in working with children in the outdoors 

       • Degree in environmental studies, education, sciences, or related field or equivalent experience

        • Ability to work and teach outdoors in all weather conditions 

       • Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends 

How to apply:

More information is available on our website (www.hartleynature.org). Applicants please include a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two professional or educational references. Please direct applications or  inquiries to: 

Mary Oliver, Education Director, education@hartleynature.org  

Hartley Nature Center 

3001 Woodland Ave 

Duluth, MN 55803 

(218)-724-6735