Open Air Classroom Environmental Educator

Tanglewood & Blueberry Cove are both unmistakably beautiful places to work, nestled in the woods along the Ducktrap River and overlooking Tenants Harbor respectively. Our communities are friendly ones, for we recognize that every individual who works here plays an equally essential role in carrying out our mission. Everyone who works here has the opportunity to play different roles from time to time; for example, our instructors often help out in the kitchen or work with our facilities crew. And members of our facilities staff include an educational component to their work, which allows them to occasionally work with children.

Job Overview

The 4-H Learning Centers at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove provide environmentally-focused outdoor education programs for Maine youth in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor.

Environmental Educators provide hands-on ecology immersion for students as part of our Open Air Classroom. All school programming is customized and showcases our Earth Connections curriculum as well as BEETLES teaching methodology. Programs work with students across grades K-12. As an Educator, you will develop and implement the program curriculum, schedules, and new projects in support of our overall mission.

Minimum Requirements

• Experiential education experience with youth, preferably in an outdoor setting
• Knowledge of ecological concepts and natural history
• Ability to work in an active, outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions
• Safely lead groups over various terrain (uneven ground, roots, uphill hiking), while carrying a small backpack with teaching and first aid supplies
• Basic First Aid/CPR certification
• Preferred: Wilderness First Aid; lifeguard certification