Employment

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2013.

Employment Opportunities
at Nature's Classroom

We often have outdoor environmental education positions available, and we would love to hear from you at any time. Our staff members come from all over the U.S. and from many parts of the world.

If you think you might like to work with us, please tour the website, read, "So You Want to Work For Nature's Classroom??" and then print out an application form and mail it to us. If you have any questions, give us a call at 800-433-8375 or 508-248-2741. We'll be happy to talk to you. You can print an application form online or we will be glad to send you one.

To get a good idea of your responsibilities as a staff member at Nature's Classroom, please read:

"So You Want to Work For
Nature's Classroom??"

download an application form.

Mail your application to:

Nature's Classroom
19 Harrington Road
Charlton, MA 01507

phone: (800) 433-8375
email: laura@naturesclassroom.org
fax: (508) 248-2745

We hope to hear from you soon!

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2013.

ENVIRONMENTAL / OUTDOOR EDUCATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Group leader and teacher in the 5-day residential program.
- Develop and present classes in a variety of academic areas.
-Special projects and light maintenance of the facility.
-Evening activities and mealtime duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelors degree
-Strong commitment to children and learning
-Teaching experience (certification NOT required)
-Science/Math background helpful but not required
-Energetic, dedicated & able to become involved in all aspects of the program.
-Experience working with children desired.
-Special skills (music, singing, storytelling, group dynamics) helpful.

SALARY/BENEFITS:
-$200 to $340 per week based on education and experience
-Room and board 7 days a week
-The opportunity to teach in an informal setting at a 1 to 12 ratio
-A supportive organization that is willing to help you develop professionally
-Freedom to explore new areas for classes and programs
-A chance to open your own site in association with Nature's Classroom

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:
Nature's Classroom runs throughout the school year.

NURSES - RNs & LPNs, EMTs Click here for more details

WORK IN A NON-MEDICAL SETTING
At Nature's Classroom, you will have a nice "healthy" relationship with kids.

BE A RESPECTED PART OF A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
Nature's Classroom brings children, usually grades 4-8, along with their teachers, to one of our centers for 5 days. Our staff at each center include a site director, a medical staff person, instructors and cooks.

HAVE MORE TIME TO YOURSELF
All staff work Monday through Friday. All weekends off! Medical staff are on call, but perform medical duties only 2-3 hours per day.

LIVE IN SOME OF NEW ENGLAND'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AREAS
Nature's Classroom has 13 centers in New England. Room and board is provided 7 days a week in comfortable, modern, winterized housing.

Nature's Classroom runs through the school year.

Weekly salary based on qualifications and experience.

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COOK and MAINTENANCE

Cook Positions may be available. Click Here for more information. Maintenance positions are also occasionally available. Please contact us if you are interested.

SUMMER CAMP

We sometimes have employment opportunities at our summer camp programs, Life-Tech (in Charlton, Massachusetts) and Adventure Camp (Hancock, New Hampshire). While most of our summer staff are also Nature's Classroom teachers during the school year, we often need additional summer staff. We invite you to contact us during the winter.

Applicants looking for summer camp employment might also consider searching for summer camp jobs at: www.mysummers.com , a free referral service that can put you in contact with other summer camps who are actively looking to hire for a variety of camp jobs.