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Summer Nature Program Instructor Positions Available

The Schiff Nature Preserve is seeking enthusiastic, creative, and motivated candidates to apply for Instructor positions in our Summer Nature Programs. Located in Mendham, NJ, the instructors lead a wide range of environmental education activities. Instructors will be assisted by Counselors and Counselors-in-Training to provide outstanding environmental education experiences to the children who attend SNP. Schiff Nature Preserve has 15 miles of marked trails, and approximately 768 acres of protected land in the heart of beautiful Morris County, NJ. Instructors have so much at their fingertips as they utilize Schiff's fields, forests, and streams as an outdoor classroom. Instructors work 15 - 40 hours per week as part of a team of professional educators and will report to the Director of Summer Programming. Compensation is $18-$20/hour with discount for children attending SNP (if applicable) available.

Summer Instructor JobsStart Date: Monday, July 8th, 2019
End Date: Friday August 2th, 2019

SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
Monday - Fridays, 8:30-12:30 pm AND/OR 1:15-5:15 pm
Instruct and manage a group of 20 (6-16 year old) children daily

SUMMER NATURE PROGRAM PRESCHOOL FLEDGLINGS INSTRUCTOR
Monday - Fridays, 8:30-11:30 am
Instruct and manage a group of up to 12 (4-5 year old children) daily

Job Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a team with Counselors and CITs to implement a wide variety of hands-on, outdoor environmental education curriculum (topics available here).
  • Attend a training day on Sat, June 15th from 8:30 -12 pm.
  • Perform simple administrative tasks such as greeting summer program attendees and supervise set-up and clean-up.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in related field such as ecology, education, or environmental studies.
  • Experience working as an educator.
  • Comfortable working as an educator in an outdoor setting.
  • Strong interest and enthusiasm for working in the outdoors, in all weather conditions.
  • Passion for sharing nature and the environment with others.
  • Good communication skills with children and adults.
  • Provide documentation of CPR certification.
  • Ability to be on their feet and walking for extended periods of time.

Summer Instructor JobsPosting will remain active until both positions are filled. Electronic submissions are preferred.

Qualified interested candidates are to submit a resume and three references to:

Jenny Chmura and Christi Lorenson
Co-Directors of Summer Nature Programs
Schiff Natural Land Trust, Inc
339 Pleasant Valley Road
Mendham, NJ 07945
973-543-6004