Outdoor Educator

Birches School

2026-2027 

Birches School seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative Outdoor Educator to begin in August 2026. 

About Birches School: Birches School is an independent K-8 school located in Lincoln, MA. We aim to nurture students’ innate curiosity and creativity in harmony with the natural world. Birches students embody empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and a passion for learning. We offer a nature-based, interdisciplinary education in a supportive, vibrant, multi-age setting. The campus, rich in natural beauty, is surrounded by acres of pristine conservation land with miles of trails. We are committed to educating our students through the lenses of environmentalism and the joys and opportunities of our unique setting.

Equity and inclusion are core values at Birches School. We are passionate about and committed to building diversity within our K-8 school and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every community member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Birches seeks teaching faculty who demonstrate an interest in fully participating in the life and activities of a highly engaging elementary and middle school and who will help further Birches’ mission. Successful candidates will exhibit a great work ethic, cultural competency, strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to inspire young people.

Summary of Position: The Outdoor Educator (OE) at Birches supports the design and implementation of Birches’ K-8 wilderness scope and sequence curriculum, including the development of hands-on, practical skills such as safe fire building, tool use, shelter construction, teamwork, and cultivating environmental awareness and a passion for the natural world. In addition, the OE guides Birches’ Afterschool and Explorations programs and teaches in these programs. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Model and instill a love of learning and inquiry about the natural world
• Facilitate and participate in engaging outdoor skill sessions with children during the school day and in Afterschool
• Organize and coordinate curriculum development and programming with other faculty
• Communicate with parents/caregivers about the student experience in the wilderness and Afterschool programs
• Possess flexibility, eagerness for growth, and passion for the philosophy of the school
• Attend staff meetings and cover regular lunch and snack duties
• Participate in school events, including curriculum night, open houses, campouts, and other community occasions

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree with specific training in outdoor education or related field; Master’s degree in outdoor education or a related field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of three years experience working with elementary/middle school students 
• Knowledge of outdoor safety standards and best practices
• Ability to hike, adventure, and build confidence in others outdoors 
• Demonstrated experience with multicultural and anti-bias teaching strategies and materials that reflect cultural competence

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume as a PDF, along with any other supporting materials in standard formats, to employment@birchesschool.org.