Environmental Science Educator

About us

Trees For Tomorrow is a small business in Eagle River, WI. We are professional, engaging, collaborative and our goal is to promote sustainable management of our natural resources through transformative educational experiences..

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Work-from-home days
• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment
• Flexible working hours
• Lively atmosphere
• Relaxed atmosphere

Live and Work in beautiful Eagle River, WI! Trees For Tomorrow (TFT) is an accredited residential environmental education center in Eagle River WI that has been promoting conservation education since 1944. Today, TFT works with thousands of teachers, students, and other members of the public to promote sustainable natural resource management through transformative educational experiences. This is your chance to share your love for the outdoors with others, all while living and working in one of the most beautiful places in the Midwest!

Early Childhood and Summer Programs Coordinator Responsibilities

About TFT’s Early Childhood Education Program: TFT’s “KinderWild Camp” (KWC) is an outdoor learning program for 3-5 year olds held on Fridays. Each year, TFT hosts three 8-9 week sessions of KWC in the winter, spring, and fall. Each KWC day, children participate in a nature learning lesson/activity, make a craft, and explore outside. In the summer, TFT hosts a variety of Science Earth Exploration for Kids (SEEK) camps for youth: KinderSEEK (1/2 day program for ages 4-5), Jr. SEEK (1/2 day program for ages 6-7), and SEEK (full day program for ages 8-11). These camps focus on learning and having fun outdoors through hands-on experiences and lessons. TFT’s Early Childhood and Summer Programs Coordinator works to:

· Create engaging and age-appropriate curriculum for KinderWild Camp (KWC) and summer youth programs.

· Work with TFT communications team to produce KWC and SEEK marketing materials including print and digital advertisements.

· Provide direction and communication to other educators who may teach KWC and summer programs.

· Work with TFT education team to teach, develop, and assess all of TFT’s K-12 program curriculum

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, biology, education, or related field preferred, though relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

· Experience in the field(s) of outdoor/environmental education, general education, or natural sciences

· Experience working in or knowledge of early childhood or pre-school settings preferred.

· Familiarity with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) preferred but not required.

· Current valid driver’s license.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· Ability to manage a group of students and chaperones (30 at a time).

· Willingness to learn and teach outdoor skills such hiking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biking, fire building, etc.

• High sense of professionalism, strong team player, positive attitude
• Good organizational skills and self-motivated

· Willingness to interact with live program animals and taxidermy

· Ability to walk 5 miles per day with a 10lb pack over rough terrain, and lift 25 lbs. overhead

· Ability to drive a 15-passenger van with a canoe trailer

· Willingness to obtain a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) and drive 70-passenger bus as needed

Benefits:

· Low-rent, shared on-site housing available for up to 1 year. (employee will be required to contribute monthly rent for utilities)

· All meals provided when working with a group

· Flexible schedule and supportive team atmosphere

· Paid professional development including travel to state and regional conferences and membership in professional environmental and education organizations

· Pay competitive with other environmental education centers in the region

To Apply: email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Kim Feller at kim@treesfortomorrow.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• High school
• Kindergarten
• Middle school
• Pre-Kindergarten
• Science

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Eagle River, WI 54521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person