Seasonal Educator

National Audubon Society•Huntington, VT

22h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington seeks experienced teachers, environmental educators, and naturalists to lead our nature day camps from Thursday, June 11, 2026-Monday, August 17, 2026. Our Seasonal Educators work with campers aged 3 to 12 as they explore the forests, brooks, meadows, and ponds on the Center’s 255 acres. Each week of camp focuses on a different theme and all campers get the chance to search for wildlife, make crafts, go on hikes, play games, and hone their nature awareness skills. Staff will work at both our Preschool Nature Camp (PNC) and Ecology Day Camp (EDC) and should feel comfortable with both age groups. Throughout the summer, educators will share the role of coordinating the weekly and daily logistics for campers. Seasonal Educators will also act as mentors to our High School Counselors-in-Training (CITs). Audubon will challenge you to enhance your leadership, teaching, and mentoring skills while encouraging you to share the wonder of exploring the most magical places at the Green Mountain Audubon Center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Education, Biology, Natural Resources, or related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in these fields will be considered in combination with relevant academics.
Must be at least 18 years old
At least 3 months of combined experience, working directly with children aged 3 to 12 at camps, afterschool programs, internships, etc.
Demonstrated group management skills; ability to guide a group of up to 24 or more campers with support.
Ability to implement written lesson plans, follow schedule, and think on your feet to come up with games and activities as needed.
Experience working in a team environment.
An interest in and enthusiasm for working with children and as an educator.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Child and adult First Aid and CPR certification must be up to date by the start of staff training. Let us know if you need CPR certification or recertification.
Must have reliable transportation to and from our Audubon Center in Huntington, VT each day. We are 8.5 miles from the nearest bus stop.
Must have the ability to keep up with a group of campers on all major trails of the Audubon Center and on uneven terrain in the woods, fields, river, and hillsides.
Be able to traverse, remain stationary, maneuver with, push, reach, climb and/or pull for short and extended periods of time.
Able to work outdoors in the summer heat.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of Vermont natural history (the scientific study of animals or plants, especially as concerned with observation rather than experiment.)
At least 6 months of experience directly working with children ages 3-12
Experience as either a camp instructor or participant or experience in the things that make camp fun and engaging: singing, storytelling, making crafts and art from natural materials, games and riddles, being able to think on your feet to keep a group of children engaged and occupied at a moment’s notice.

Responsibilities

Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Attend camp training week led by professional Audubon educators.
Create age-appropriate lesson plans for the daily and weekly camp activities at both Preschool & Kindergarten Camp and Ecology Day Camp.
Communicate daily plans to other educators and counselors-in-training.
Be the caregiver responsible for the direct supervision of children ages 3-12 for 8 hours per day.
Provide a fun, educational experience for children during camp while also maintaining the safety and wellbeing of all camp participants and coworkers outdoors.
Work as a cohesive team to provide the best camp experience possible.
Speak to camp parents and guardians daily, in a professional manner.
Coordinate and assist with the completion of camp duties including daily prep work and cleaning of our camp spaces.
Mentor high school counselors-in-training
Provide feedback to Audubon staff at mid-season and end of summer evaluations.
Complete Youth Leadership Survey before your last day.