After School Nature Club Assistant Teacher
Hartley Nature Center
Duluth, Minnesota
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary | $16 per hour |
Benefits | 16.48 at ~20 hours a week |
Deadline | Jul 28, 2025 |
Experience | 2 - 6 years |
Position Title: After School Nature Club Assistant Teacher
Status: Regular Part-Time, ~20 hours/week (Mon–Fri, approx. 2–6 PM)
Start Date: August 20, 2025
Pay: $16.48 /hour
Hartley Nature Center is hiring a part-time Assistant Teacher to join our After School Nature Club (ASNC) team! This program blends outdoor play, nature exploration, and social-emotional learning for elementary-aged children. We’re looking for a warm, dependable educator who loves being outside, is skilled at working with students with diverse needs, and can help create a safe, supportive after-school environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with kids, building community, and working closely with a collaborative team of environmental educators.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the Lead Teacher in supervising and engaging a group of K-5th grade students
- Build strong, positive relationships with students and help foster a welcoming group dynamic
- Assist with delivery of environmental education activities, hikes, games, and crafts
- Help guide student behavior using positive, trauma-informed strategies
- Participate in daily risk assessment and uphold all safety protocols
- Communicate with the Lead Teacher about student needs, incidents, and family updates
- Provide input during team check-ins and staff meetings
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working with children in a school, camp, after-school, or similar setting
- Ability to support students with behavioral or sensory needs in a kind, consistent way
- Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- Must pass a background check
- Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in environmental education or outdoor programs
- Familiarity with mixed-age groups or inclusive learning environments
- Spanish or Ojibwe language skills
- Multiple students are enrolled in language immersion schools.
Hours & Scheduling:
This is a school-year position following the Duluth Public Schools calendar. Approximate hours are 2:00–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be available for special events or non-school day programming. Opportunities for summer employment may also be available.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and at least one reference to:
Mary Oliver, Education Director
Hartley Nature Center
3001 Woodland Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
education@hartleynature.org
(218) 724-6735
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Environmental Education |
Tags | Nature Center |