Outdoor Education Teacher

Nature's Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain is looking for Outdoor Education Intern Teachers for our Spring 2025 season.

We are an ACA and AEE accredited outdoor education program serving primarily 3rd-7th grade students, who attend with their school for custom programs lasting 1-5 days.

General Responsibilities:

• Lead educational hikes

• Teach hands-on classes from our existing curriculum

• Facilitate team building activities including low ropes

• Guide large group and evening activities

• Occasionally help with specialty activities, such as: archery, canoeing, climbing tower, and the high ropes course

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Must be 21 yrs or older

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Certified in CPR/ First Aid (or willing to get certified)

• Willing to work 13 hour days

• Ability to walk/ hike 1- 5 miles per day

• Ability to work as a part of a team

• Experience working with children

• Undergo a criminal background check

Accommodations:

• Seasonal housing (as housing is shared animals are not allowed, including emotional support animals)

• 2 weeks paid training

• Food is provided during training and when participants are on site.

• Other benefits include a location near excellent caving, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater paddling, and multiple state and national parks

Contract Period/ Pay: February 17- May 21

Join our team and be a part of what students and teachers call “the best fieldtrip ever!”

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $337.50 per week for the Spring 2025 semester with housing and utilities provided. Meals provided on program days and training.

In-service training/orientation pays $300 at the end of the 10 days of training and $300 at completion of the contract.

Schedule: Varies according to number of program days booked.