Overview
North Branch Nature Center s seeking a Teacher-Naturalist to join our education staff to provide informative and experiential programs for schools participating in Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) throughout Central Vermont; collaboratively lead nature immersive afterschool, homeschool, and summer camp programming for ages 4-14; and develop and implement natural history, community science, evening, weekend and family programs, and other nature-based educational programming throughout the year as needed. This is a full time, exempt, year round position.
Qualifications:
At least two years experience in environmental education, place-based education, or similar nature-based, outdoor, community science, or other educational programming. Bachelor’s Degree in education, environmental education, environmental science, natural science, or related field, or commensurate life experience. Experience with and interest in working with children in an outdoor environment.
Required Skills:
Knowledge of local natural history, including flora, fauna, geology, and Vermont’s historical land use preferred. Knowledge of local Indigenous cultures and history preferred. Able to hike up to a mile with 20lb backpack. Willingness to teach outside in all Vermont weather conditions.
About North Branch Nature Center
Since 1996 North Branch Nature Center has evolved to become an integral part of outdoor recreation and learning in Central Vermont, serving 15,000 people annually. Our 28-acre preserve of forest and fields is nestled in a gentle bend of the North Branch of the Winooski River, just two miles from downtown Montpelier. Popular year-round as a quiet place to walk, ski, swim, or simply to do nothing beside the river, NBNC welcomes visitors of all ages to attend year-round programs and festivals, all designed to get people outside and immersed in nature. Powerful, personal experiences in nature are central to our goal of cultivating current and future generations of environmental stewards.
