Overview
Tired of meaningless work? Join our team of awesome Outdoor Educators who put their values into action every day! ECHO HILL OUTDOOR SCHOOL (www.ehos.org), located on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, has openings for both entry-level and experienced Teacher/Naturalists. EHOS has provided over 50 years of residential and recreational learning experiences in the outdoors! Programs are designed to introduce and acclimate participants to the outdoors and foster respect for and awareness of themselves, each other and their environment. Course areas include: Watershed Ecology of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding ecosystems, group and individual development on our low and high element challenge course, and exploration of history and the human environment in the Chesapeake Bay region. The program is flexible and committed to custom designing programs so as to meet the needs of a wide range of students/ participants, typically 3rd through 9th grade, from both public and private schools, as well as college students and adults of all ages.
Responsibilities: At EHOS you would teach a variety of classes from all of our curriculum areas. You would also supervise and counsel all aspects of participant residential life during their stay at the school including overnights in platform tents or dormitories, table-heading at family style meals, and supervision during recreational time and other activities.
Compensation: Starting salary for Teacher/Naturalist is $340-$400 per week. Individuals with demonstrated current certification in Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, or Valid State Teacher Certification will be considered at a slightly higher starting range.
EHOS owned housing and board are provided with this residential teaching position.
Ten-twelve month contracts may be available for interested, committed individuals depending upon future openings, specialized positions available, and satisfactory job performance.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: EHOS is seeking motivated, energetic individuals with creativity, commitment and a passion for the outdoors. Experience working with and relating to children and people of all ages is extremely beneficial. A background in Education, Recreation, Environmental or Outdoor Education, Challenge Course facilitation, Psychology, Natural Sciences, Marine Biology, Liberal Arts or related fields is desired.
About Echo Hill Outdoor School
Echo Hill Outdoor School’s mission is to provide students with positive experiences in the outdoors that are exciting, interesting, and fun. Through our programs, students learn more about the wonders of nature, the value of history, and the diversity of individual qualities. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for students to feel challenged and successful with the freedom to think, question, and express themselves.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Echo Hill Outdoor School supports an environment that values the dignity and worth of all individuals. Our focus is on empowering the individual and developing empathy and respect for ourselves, for others and for the natural environment. We recognize how differences shape how we experience the world and the watershed—and how we access resources and the environment.
