Nature Educator
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Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Oaks Academy is a school where educators rediscover their love for the classroom students thrive in a Christ-centered community and people with diverse backgrounds come together in a shared pursuit of learning and growth. At The Oaks the holistic development of each child is supported through a rich classical curriculum in an environment where they are known and loved. Passionate educators who align with The Oaks mission play a vital role in shaping both the hearts and minds of young learners.
The Nature Educator leads outdoor nature-based learning experiences that foster curiosity environmental stewardship and hands-on exploration. This role integrates experiential learning with The Oaks Academys educational philosophy encouraging students to connect with the natural world. This is a 12-month full-time position.
Responsibilities
Plan and lead nature education focused on nature science and environmental awareness during the school day after school and in summer programming.
- Facilitate hands-on inquiry-based learning experiences for students fostering respect for nature promoting responsible environmental practices
- Integrate lessons with classroom learning when appropriate
- Maintain outdoor learning spaces and materials (grounds equipment structures and natural artifacts)
- Communicate lesson goals and student experiences with staff and families as needed
- Plan and facilitate summer programming
- Collaborate with other Oaks Plus coordinators
- Model and teach habits that help students grow in wisdom compassion and Christ-like maturity
- Maintain a safe and engaging learning environment to help students develop a lifelong love of learning ensuring student dafety during all outdoor activities
- Ensure students thrive as they develop strong relationships with God others ideas and the world
- Know and love each student and family to promote their continued growth and development
- Facilitate student engagement with ideas and develop principled critical thinking
- Actively participate in meaningful ongoing professional learning
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for both internal (monthly) and external professional development
- Tuition discount (for your enrolled children)
- Before and aftercare clubs and sports discounts for your children
- PTO and Benefits (medical with HSA option dental vision)
- Paid Sabbatical after 7 years of full-time employment
- Highly collaborative environment with partner teachers
- An environment where relationships come first
- Supportive Administration
Learn more about The Oaks Academy at . Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Oaks Academy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- Background in environmental education outdoor education science or a related field
- Experience teaching or leading groups of children outdoors
- Digital competencies including common software and online tools
- Strong classroom and group management skills in outdoor settings
- Able to work in various weather conditions
- Passion for nature-based and experiential education
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Devout Christian who is a member of associated with or seeking to be associated with a Christ-centered community of faith or a church
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Algebra
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Special Needs
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
About Company
The Oaks Academy is a classical, private, Christ-centered school providing a rich learning atmosphere to children of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
