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Teacher-Naturalist

Connecticut Audubon Society

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Job Type Permanent
Salary $17 - $20 per hour
Deadline Jul 05, 2025
Experience 0 - 1 years

The Connecticut Audubon Society’s RTP Estuary Center Summer Camp is a nine-week, nature-rich summer day program for children ages 5-13. Each week of camp has a specific outdoor theme that will be the guide for the curriculum for this summer. Summer Camp teacher-naturalist reports to the Summer Camp Director. Additional opportunities for school program and after-school teacher position for interested applicants. 

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching outdoor science and nature programming to children ages 5 to 13 in an outdoor setting.
  • Teachers will be expected to prepare and implement curriculum, and teach on a variety of topics that allow children to experience the outdoors through hands-on: activities, games, hikes, guided nature explorations, and arts and crafts.
  • Supports summer camp program logistics including setup/cleanup and materials preparation

Qualifications

  • Applicants must be over 18 years of age
  • Experience working with children and/or in environmental science, ecology, or similar background
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions
  • First Aid/CPR certification a plus

Salary is hourly based on experience.

Connecticut Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug free workplace, and complies with the ADA. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please send resume and cover letter to: Heather Kordula RTP Estuary Center Education Program Director by e-mail to hkordula@ctaudubon.org 

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation
Tags Naturalist, Nature Center