Science Educator

Sierra Nevada Journeys•Reno, NV

18d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Sierra Nevada Journeys is hiring a full-time, year-round Science Educator to expand its education programs in Reno, Nevada. The role teaches science and STEM programs in classrooms, outdoors, afterschool programs, family events, and summer camps, while supporting the administration and operation of school- and field-based programs. The educator collaborates on curriculum design and revision, program evaluation, and administrative tasks, and works independently and as part of a team to support inclusive and accessible outdoor education. The position reports directly to the Senior Program Director. The position allocates approximately 85% of time to education and 15% to program administration and curriculum development. Teaching duties include delivering multi-part classroom and outdoor science programs, leading field studies for groups of K–6 students, facilitating family STEM events and afterschool activities, and serving as a summer camp counselor or, depending on program needs, a camp lead. Administrative duties include curriculum and materials development, maintaining physical and digital records, organizing supplies, administering and grading assessments, entering data, representing the organization at outreach events, and training or mentoring volunteers and new staff. This is a full-time, year-round position of up to 40 hours per week, with a stated start date of November 2026. Compensation is listed as $20–$23 per hour DOE in the heading and $20–$22 per hour depending on experience in the compensation section, with an annual equivalent stated as $41,600–$45,760. The position requires daily travel to schools and field sites within a 45-minute drive of the office, with occasional longer commutes; mileage is reimbursed.

Requirements

Experience working with children.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural relevancy.
Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to fulfill this requirement before the start date.
Access to reliable transportation.
Ability to commute daily to schools and field trip sites within a 45-minute drive of the Sierra Nevada Journeys office, with occasional longer commutes.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and maintain a positive attitude.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry program supplies weighing up to 20 pounds, and work outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
Employees and volunteers must attest in writing that they have up-to-date immunizations against diseases required for public school attendance in the state where they work.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience teaching in formal or informal education settings.
Experience working in summer camp or afterschool settings.
Passionate commitment to educational equity and understanding of issues of systemic oppression.
Teaching credential.
Excellent written, phone, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and be accountable for deliverables.
Attention to detail and organization.
Experience with and understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards.

Responsibilities

Teach Classrooms Unleashed, including classroom lessons and outdoor field studies covering Earth Science, Life Science, and Environmental Science.
Lead outdoor field studies for groups of 12–20 K–6 students at local nature sites; field trips may last up to 3.5 hours.
Lead Family STEM Nights at elementary schools and community-based organizations, serving as site contact, organizing volunteers and supplies, and emceeing events.
Facilitate 60–90-minute hands-on STEM and team-building afterschool activities for groups of up to 30 students.
Work as a summer day camp counselor, facilitating STEM and traditional camp activities for groups of 15 elementary-aged children at outdoor sites.
Depending on program needs, serve as summer camp lead by supporting counselors, communicating with parents, serving as site contact, and helping plan and prepare curriculum.
Collaborate with colleagues to design curriculum and materials for classroom, family, afterschool, summer, and special programs.
Maintain physical and digital organizational systems, including student waivers, assessments, teacher materials, and program materials.
Manage and organize program and office supplies.
Administer and grade student assessments, conduct teacher and chaperone evaluations, and enter assessment data.
Represent Sierra Nevada Journeys at outreach and educational tabling events.
Participate in training, peer coaching, and mentorship of Family STEM Night volunteers.
Support or lead training for volunteers and new staff members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 90% of employee premiums and 30% of dependent premiums are employer-paid.
Phone-use reimbursement of $5 per paycheck.
Optional 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match.
Earned paid time off accrued at a rate of 12 days per year, starting on the first day of employment.
Potential additional 3% pay for bilingual fluency in Spanish or other languages that support programs.
Two weeks of reduced hours during the December/January winter break, with some partially paid time off that does not count against PTO accrual.
Employee discounts, including 50% off youth camps for immediate family.
12 paid holidays.
Mileage reimbursement.
Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.