The Opportunity

Nature's Classroom is seeking six enthusiastic Outdoor Education Instructors for our fall season. We offer 2-4day residential programs, day programs, and school visits, all built around a custom curriculum designed to meet the needs of each group. No prior nature-education teaching experience is required. As long as you're excited to learn, we'll teach you everything you need to know.

What You'll Do

Each instructor is assigned a field group of 12-16 students (typically 6th graders) and leads hands-on, activity-based programming throughout their stay. Your day-to-day will include:

• Teaching outdoor classes aligned with middle school educational standards
• Leading interpretive nature hikes
• Presenting live animal ambassadors and interpreting pelts, skulls, and other natural artifacts in the nature center
• Facilitating team-building experiences that promote respect, personal growth, and challenge by choice
• Leading campfire programs, night hikes, and large group games
• Eating meals with your group and supporting students throughout the day
• Working with groups on the high ropes course and climbing tower (as needed)
• Collaborating with fellow educators to support student learning and development

Compensation & Perks

• Starting pay: $485/week
• Free housing in the on-site staff house, which includes a full kitchen, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities
• Meals provided when students are at camp
• Optional weekend work available for additional pay
• Use of camp equipment during your free time
• Weekends off to explore the surrounding area, including nearby hiking and outdoor recreation
• Extensive training provided before the season begins

What Sets Us Apart

You don't supervise students at night. Our staff lives separately in a large, comfortable staff house, not in student dorms. When the day is done, your time is your own.

You choose what you teach. We have a library of lesson plans to choose from each week, and you're encouraged to develop your own. Science, history, art, survival skills - if you're excited about it, it serves the students, and it fits our lesson style, we want you to run with it. 

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma
• Experience working with children
• Ability to pass a background check

What We're Looking For

• A passion for the outdoors and environmental stewardship
• Creativity and initiative
• Interest in educating and leading middle school students
• A commitment to your own professional and personal growth

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply using the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/53375520367154

Questions? Contact Nature's Classroom Director Craig - Phone: 330-627-2208 | Email: ncdirector@ohioffa.org