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About the Role Adventure Club Teachers are group facilitators, curriculum designers, van drivers, watercolor carriers, risk assessors, storytellers, and snake spotters. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe environment for children to truly be themselves outside! We are looking for teachers who love to get dirty, can tell the difference between a risk and a hazard, know how to lead with warmth, kindness, and care, and are ecstatically, deeply in love with nature. You should be patient, adaptable, and able to balance a child’s desire for independence with clear, calm leadership. Because Adventure Club is still growing, there is potential for additional hours and leadership opportunities! Schedule • Class is in session M-Th 1:30-6:30 • Seasonal, Part-Time (we run 3, 10 week sessions during the school year) • 16 - 25 hours per week • Summer camp opportunities are available but not required! Compensation $22 to $25 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities • Pick up students in the Withywindle van and safely transport them to and from Adventure Club locations. • Help design and implement meaningful, seasonal curriculum inspired by children's interests, questions, and the natural world. • Lead the daily rhythm with confidence while being able to adapt quickly • Assess outdoor sites each day for potential hazards and maintain a safe environment for exploration. • Foster a warm, inclusive, child-centered community where every child feels seen and valued. • Prepare and organize curriculum materials and supplies. • Help maintain the Withywindle van, outdoor equipment, curriculum materials, and weather gear. • Keep accurate attendance and communicate with families and the Program Director as needed. • Participate in planning meetings and contribute ideas for the continued growth of Adventure Club. Qualifications • A genuine love of children and spending time outdoors in all seasons. • Knowledge of child development through formal education, professional experience, or lived experience. • A commitment to inclusive, relationship-based, child-centered education. • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Comfortable hiking up to one mile while carrying supplies for an outdoor classroom. • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and willingness to drive the Withywindle van. Bonus Qualifications • Background in environmental education, ecology, biology, or natural history. • Experience with outdoor education, forest schools, camps, or nature-based programs. • Wilderness First Aid, CPR, or First Aid certification. • Experience developing curriculum or leading project-based learning. Next Steps Please check out our website first: www.waterwoodandhill.com . Then send a resume and a note telling us who you are and why you are interested in working for us to Teacher Morgan: [email protected] .