Senior Outdoor Educator

Description

The Senior Outdoor Educator is responsible for curricular, instructional, and logistical support of Hidden Villa’s educational programs. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Education and manages three Outdoor Educators. The start date for this position is summer 2025.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction

Provide training and support in areas of curriculum and instruction to staff and volunteer guides for all programs
Facilitate collaborative processes for development and revision of curriculum for education programs
Deliver education programs to students and participants and be open to modeling teaching strategies for other educators
Provide observation and feedback to other instructors and guides
Collaborate with the Education team to design and implement program evaluation tools to assess effectiveness and impact
Contribute to creating an annual professional development plan
Be willing to be trained in and instructing on a high ropes challenge course

Program Management

Supervise and manage three outdoor educators
Provide administrative support for programs, including first aid, teacher communication, and logistical support
Collaborate on creating staffing schedules
Assist in regularly updating training and program manuals
Provide support to Volunteer Coordinator in guide management

Other Duties

Offer instructional support for other departments
Communicate with farm, property and other departments for updates and program needs
Represent Hidden Villa in regional and statewide networks and conferences
Contribute to department and organizational strategic efforts around service, access, outreach, impact and program design and delivery
Occasionally support organization-wide weekend or evening events
Provide responsive, kind customer service to Hidden Villa program participants and guests
Other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications

Desired Skills, Experience and Qualities

At least 2 years of experience in environmental education or related field
Experience in program and/or curriculum development and familiarity with the Next Generation Science Standards
Experience facilitating professional development learning opportunities and workshops
Experience in a coaching or mentorship
Excellent knowledge of effective instructional practices in the outdoors, which can include familiarity with BEETLES project, social emotional learning, and culturally responsive teaching
Sound understanding of natural history and farm/garden education concepts
Must complete and pass a livescan background check
Personal commitment to the values of diversity, inclusion and social justice
A personal commitment to the value of sustainability, especially in animal welfare and land stewardship.

Physical Requirements

Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to sit at a desk and/or work outdoors for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
Physical ability to stand, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, walk, crawl, push, pull, and lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to coach and provide clear, kind guidance to Outdoor Educators and volunteer guides.

Hidden Villa considers a broad range of applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. Please consider applying even if you do not meet all the desired qualifications above.

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position and is scheduled for 40 hours/week, M-F with occasional weekend or evening work. The salary for this position is $68,750 per year. This position is fully benefitted, including paid time off, health insurance and retirement. Because Hidden Villa is a youth-serving organization, all applicants will be required to complete a background check and Live Scan fingerprinting before hire. Due to the nature of Hidden Villa’s operations, work hours may vary.

How to Apply

Please email cover letter, resume and three professional references to [email protected].