Bilingual Environmental Science Educator

NatureBridge • Manassas, VA

33d • $17

About The Position

NatureBridge provides overnight environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery, and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.

The Bilingual Educator (Spanish) role teaches and supports learning groups with high need in English-language support and/or who primarily speak Spanish. This role is filled by educators with recognized skills or competencies in bilingual teaching and interpretation

Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant formal or informal teaching experience
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish; ability to interpret and translate between Spanish and English
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in environmental science, education, or a related field.
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR, EpiPen certification, or willingness to obtain shortly after hire at your own expense (tuition aid available) to effectively manage risk in the field.
• Physically able to work outdoors in adverse weather and on varied terrain.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and a willingness to engage in ongoing learning and reflection.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills across diverse communities.
• Capacity to pivot quickly and manage logistical changes with composure.
• Receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Punctual, reliable, completes paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-day, student-centered, experiential environmental science programs in outdoor settings, individually and with a co-teacher.
• Facilitate inclusive, culturally relevant instruction that incorporates multiple perspectives and connects learning to students’ lives and communities.
• Engage students in scientific practices through hands-on investigations, while tailoring programming to meet the specific needs of each school group, align with teacher-defined outcomes, and reflect the NatureBridge Theory of Change.
• Follow NatureBridge risk management policies and procedures, and use sound judgment to make decisions and manage risk while managing students’ physical and emotional well-being when leading groups in outdoor settings. Administer and document first aid as necessary and appropriate, and document as required by NatureBridge.
• Provide responsive bilingual instruction to students in both Spanish and English
• Work collaboratively with the cooperating teacher & students to provide the most appropriate program based on the child’s target language skills and readiness for English instruction
• Foster a supportive, respectful learning environment and model responsible environmental behavior.
• Design and lead evening programs or assist guest presenters and partners
• Serve as an educator on standby when scheduled.
• Assess and document student learning; contribute to program reflection, evaluation and improvement.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and program debriefs and complete all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Maintain gear and contribute to campus stewardship.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by sharing stories from the field.
• For staff in NatureBridge Housing: Follow all housing policies and co-created community agreements.
• Build respectful, supportive relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants and provide high-quality customer service.
• Support campus operations and organizational goals through additional duties as assigned, such as event support, special projects, and community stewardship.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after six months
• Paid vacation, training days, and sick leave
• Other benefits include Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and more
• On-site housing may be provided as a benefit of employment. Housing varies by campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level