Based in Fairhope, Alabama 

Nature Connect Teacher Requirements:

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• You love being with children

• You have a strong connection with nature

• You are inherently positive, energetic, curious, and kindhearted

• You are thoughtful, alert, aware, and able to keep children safe in the outdoors

• You are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• You are comfortable sitting on the ground, getting dirty, handling insects, and other small creatures

• You are interested in learning/further growth in naturalist studies and mentoring

• You are curious and able to learn new ways of interacting with children

• You are solid in yourself and able to interact with children and parents with love and respect

• You are physically fit and able to crouch, dig, climb, hike, and carry up to 40-50lbs

 

Teacher Qualifications:

• Preferred MA, BA, teaching certificate or AA in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Environmental Science or related field 

• Certified CPR and basic first aid

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Passionate about nature-based early childhood or elementary education

• Comfortable working with children with differing developmental needs

• Able to convey wonder and cheerfulness in all weather

• Warm and caring personality - friendly and approachable to children and families

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Summer Camp Counselor Requirements:

• You love being with children

• You are inherently positive, energetic, curious, and kindhearted

• You are thoughtful, alert, aware, and able to keep children safe in the outdoors

• You are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• You are comfortable sitting on the ground, getting dirty, handling insects, and other small creatures

• You are interested in learning/further growth in naturalist studies and mentoring

• You are curious and able to learn new ways of interacting with children

• You are solid in yourself and able to interact with children and parents with love and respect

• You are physically fit and able to crouch, dig, climb, hike, and carry up to 40-50lbs

 

Camp Counselor Qualifications:

• Age 16 or older

• Experience working with children or being with children in nature

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Passionate about nature-based education

• Comfortable working with children with different developmental needs

• Able to convey wonder and cheerfulness in all weather

• Warm and caring personality - friendly and approachable to children and families

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If you are drawn to working with us, please apply. Please only apply if you have an absolute love for children, a happy heart, a playful personality, and a strong desire to learn about and spend time in the natural world. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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Apply to work with us here