New exciting position for educators who thrive outdoors. This position is a combination of camp and our Outdoor Nature Preschool.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the COO/Executive Director of the Norton Outdoor Center, The Outdoor Education Specialist Teacher will serve a dual role increasing the quality of our Camp Finberg year-round outdoor education programming. During the school year, the Specialist is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a nature preschool at our Norton Outdoor Center in conjunction with the Center Program Director and the MA Department of Early Education and Care to design developmentally appropriate multi-sensory, play and nature-based curriculum incorporating a variety of hands-on experiences. During the summer months, the Specialist serves as a critical member of the Camp Finberg leadership team and will manage and coordinate ropes course activities, archery activities and garden programming for camp participants and training for camp staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Excellent organization skills
• MA EEC Lead Teacher certification or willing to attain.
• Interest and/or experience in nature-based, emergent, and anti-bias teaching in Early Childhood Education.
• Interest in the natural world and a willingness to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Experience teaching young children.
• Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team.
• Effective and strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to attain.
• Instructor-level certification preferred.
• Appropriate ropes/archery course certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with the Camp Directors and staff, create fun and engaging outdoor education program for all campers.
• Maintains a safe environment and ensures all staff adheres to the ropes and archery course safety rules.
• Monitors the outdoor education programming to ensure they are being delivered according to the established schedule.
• Schedules staff accordingly for specialty camp weeks and special events.
• Engages in positive rapport and open communication with staff, campers, and parents/guardians.
• Maintains a face count of campers.
• Is attentive to the feelings and emotions of campers and responds or intervenes appropriately.
• Promotes the unique talents and diverse abilities of campers by establishing a welcoming environment.
• Monitors interactions between campers to ensure healthy dialogue and offers guidance on conflict resolution as needed.
• Attends all mandatory YMCA staff meetings, team meetings, and staff trainings.
• Abides by all camp and YMCA policies & procedures.
• Actively promotes camp and the Attleboro YMCA.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

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