Forest School/Camp Educator

Reports to, and work closely with, Forest School Director with all aspects of the Forest School September-mid June (Monday–Friday; 9:00 am-5:00 pm). The Forest School Educator is an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who has a passion for the outdoors and early-childhood education. They serve as a co-teacher to the Forest School Director and other Forest School Educators, creating opportunities for children 3.5-6 y.o. to engage in play-based experiences in the outdoors. The Forest School mission is to inspire a lifelong connection to nature through child-centered learning experiences in the outdoors. For more information on our philosophy, visit: TenaflyNC.org/forest-school During school breaks and the summer they assist the Camp Director with all aspects of the summer camp program and other summer education department needs (mid-June-Labor Day week). They are responsible for implementing and helping to develop a dynamic, high quality environmental education summer camp curriculum on-site, for 10 weeks between the end of June and Labor Day (Monday –Friday; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) for a variety of age levels. Curriculum is hands-on and geared toward helping children and adults to develop awareness, appreciation and stewardship for the natural world. 

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the Forest School Director, Amanda Schuster: aschuster@TenaflyNC.org. No calls please!