Yosemite

Educator Development Program Participant

NatureBridge is committed to supporting equity, inclusion and diversity, as well as promoting equal opportunity in the field of environmental education. Our mission is to connect young people to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet. The Educator Development Program (EDP) encourages and aims to increase the representation of those who have had historical and systemic barriers to the field of outdoor education and consequently the workforce.

NatureBridge is offering a seven-week EDP for educators who are seeking to increase their experience with outdoor teaching and risk management. The EDP runs from June 11 – July 31, 2020, plus an additional 10 days for Wilderness First Responder Training (WFR). Six applicants will be selected to participate in the program which includes training, collaborative teaching, coaching and evaluation.

We are recruiting staff who can effectively connect with our student communities, and are therefore seeking individuals with experience and skills working with the following populations: racial and ethnic minority groups, English Language Learners, urban youth, low-income communities, immigrant communities, LGBTQ communities, people with special needs, and other groups that may be under-represented in the field of environmental education.

The core training sessions will take place at NatureBridge in Yosemite over the first four weeks; the collaborative teaching will happen in both Yosemite and at our Golden Gate Campus in Sausalito, CA. The WFR training will take place in one of a variety of locations, based on availability.

Participants who meet performance expectations may be offered Environmental Science Educator positions at a NatureBridge campus for the 2020-21 school year, or as positions become available.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Actively participate in all training sessions
Collaboratively plan and teach three to five-day outdoor education programs incorporating skills and
practices learned in training
Co-lead night walks, reflective activities and campfires
Debrief teaching experiences and observations with collaborating teachers/supervisors and use
the knowledge gained to enhance teaching techniques
Develop and maintain a safe learning environment for all participants at all times
Plan, prepare and participate in a three-day backpacking trip with other participants and staff

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent experience
Eligibility to work in the United States
At least one year experience working with diverse ages and cultures in schools, camps, parks, community programs, etc.
Sound decision making skills
Effective communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity within your teaching and our community
Willingness to be coached and openness to feedback
Ability to hike three to seven miles a day carrying a twenty pound pack on varied terrain in all sorts of weather at a two miles per hour pace
Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
Willingness to participate in and obtain Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working with racial and ethnic minority groups, English Language Learners, urban youth, low-income communities, immigrant communities, LGBTQ communities, people with special needs, and other groups that are underrepresented in the field of environmental education
Involvement in community service projects, leadership, social and environmental justice and activism
Experience working with youth in environmental education, science education or residential outdoor education programs
Ability to speak and teach in a language other than English relevant to our student populations such as Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog and Vietnamese in California; Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Somali in Washington; Spanish, French, Amharic/Ethiopian and German in the Mid-Atlantic region

Additional Information

Participants earn $80.00/day ($10 per time unit worked)
Shared housing is provided throughout the course of the program

Application Materials