Outdoor Educator – Community of Rising Environmentalists Position Available In New York, New York

Outdoor Educator –

Community of Rising Environmentalists Christodora:

Nature, Learning, Leadership New York City, New York Job Type Temporary
Salary $18 per hour
Benefits Access to outdoor apparel/ equipment discounts; Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training
Experience 0 – 1 years Love the outdoors and engaging urban youth in the natural environment? Have a sense of adventure? www.christodora.org

Christodora:

Nature, Learning, Leadership is seeking seasonal Outdoor Educators to join our environmental education team to teach and mentor NYC based students from September to May. Our educators lead hands-on ecology lessons and nature-based learning experiences to inspire urban youth to explore nature outdoors and to spark an interest in scientific inquiry. Our team also leads stewardship events and community service projects at local greenspaces in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan for student participation and workforce development. The Community of Rising Environmentalists (CoRE) Saturday Program provides an on-ramp for many students to attend our summer camp and potentially our advanced wilderness programs for many years to come. This is a great opportunity to share your passion for environmental science and nature with NYC youth.

Position Availability:

Apply for the fall season (September to December). Potential for spring employment extension (February to May). Required Saturday availability.

Educator Responsibilities:

Develop and present urban ecology and nature-based lessons with experiential and inquiry-based approaches
Supervision of students during weekly program hours
Facilitate team-building and leadership skill building games and activities with students
Participate in weekly meetings for goal-setting, lesson prep, debriefs and evaluations Support outdoor programming with key partner organizations including day trips to environmental/cultural institutions and natural areas in NYC Maintain a good standard and quality of program materials and create new educational materials as needed
Acquisition and purchase of program materials, as needed Implementation of program surveys to students for program evaluation Outdoor Educators in CoRE mentor and teach a group of students (middle school & high school) on Saturdays. Outdoor Educators meet weekly for planning and lesson preparation. The Saturday Program follows a two semester schedule where students enjoy a mix of science and nature-based lessons, community service projects, and team building activities at various greenspaces and with partner organizations. Our team facilitates team-building games and icebreaker activities for social emotional development and communication skill building. The education team also plans and implements a semester long inquiry based science project for students to develop their science skills. Many students enjoy Christodora’s program offerings all the way from 6th through 12th grade, creating a strong and close-knit culture and community. The Outdoor Educators have an integral role in maintaining the friendly, cohesive atmosphere of the Saturday Programming.

Qualifications:

Required:

Completed or pursuing degree in environmental science, environmental education, environmental justice, childhood development, or related field
At least 1 year of experience working with 6th- 12th grade youth Knowledge of environmental science, urban ecology, and/or sustainability
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Strong public speaking and communication skills
Passion for nature and science, and enjoy connecting with urban youth Open to Outcome mindset and willingness to learn
Ability to work outdoors in sometimes uncomfortable weather conditions
Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude and consistent follow-through
Background clearances and medical physical required
Valid CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Saturday availability

Preferred:

Experience in outdoor/environmental education Spanish/English Bilingual proficiency Conflict resolution skills with youth

Total Compensation:

$18 per hour, estimated at 5-6 hours per week
Access to outdoor apparel/ equipment discounts
Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training