Employment

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 our website and 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??"

Apply to:

Nature's Classroom
Dr. John G. Santos, Director
19 Harrington Road
Charlton, MA 01507

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

If you're ready to apply now:
download an application form.

We hope to hear from you soon!

Nature's Classroom is a residential environmental education program dedicated to community awareness, motivational learning and conservation of natural resources. Our program brings children, usually in grades 4-8, along with their school teachers, to any of 15 different centers in the Northeast.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

We are now hiring for our Spring season beginning in March, 2008

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:
-$190 to $320 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.

We are now hiring for environmental education positions for our Spring season beginning in March, 2008.

INTERNSHIPS:

Internships are available for people who do not yet have a bachelors degree. Contact us for more information.

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 14 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. We are currently hiring for positions that begin in September.

Weekly salary based on qualifications and experience.

Click here for more details

COOK and MAINTENANCE

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