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Staff
Vibe:
Although Nature’s Classroom staff
has had various experience, most of our staff come from a
strong background in outdoor recreation, education, or related
fields. Staff members are college graduates, with the exception
of the intern. There is one internship position available
each season; interns are usually in the final year or semester
of college.
Nature’s
Classroom serves schools from all over the southeast, predominately
working with grades 3-9. A love of teaching, children, and
an appreciation for the environment is key. Nature’s
Classroom provides opportunities to grow as a leader through
facilitation of small and large group activities. Our qualified
staff also facilitates students on the climbing tower as well
as our high and low challenge courses. The staff members continually
strives to better the program and themselves though in-service
training days and sharing each other’s knowledge and
experience.
The
Nature’s Classroom staff is a close-knit group. Staff
members live, work, and play in close quarters, adaptation
to communal living is a must. More often than not, staff members
spend much of their time off together, pursuing the many outdoor
passions that they share.
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Qualifications:
- Be
at least 21 years old. (Intern must be at least 18).
- Have
a B.A./B.S. degree. (Intern working towards a degree).
- Must
love children, have the ability to work with them and the
ability to understand them.
- Must
be adept at teaching small classes, leading group activities
and games, and leading field hikes.
- Find
enjoyment in outdoor living and have an appreciation and
understanding of the natural environment.
- Have
a First Aid and CPR certification (or more advanced), or
be willing to get certified.
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General
Responsibilities:
- Instruct students in all phases
of the NC program (classes, field hikes, large group and
evening activities).
- Completing all scheduled assignments
for the visiting school as directed by the Program Director
and Lead Teacher.
- Writing up lesson plans for any
new classes taught or developed.
- Representing this organization to
outside guests and visitors with kindness, integrity, and
professionalism.
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Time
Commitment:
Contracts are available from mid-February
through end of May and/or early September through early-December.
Staff generally works 13-hour 4-day weeks, with some 5-day
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Perks,
Benefits, and Wages:
Wages are based on experience with an
expected 4-day work week. All staff are provided with room
and board including a private room, meals, phone, internet
access, and use of a washer/dryer. Other benefits include:
workman's compensation, limited medical benefits, and some
opportunities to earn extra money on weekends.
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What
is Close By: (within
a 3 hour radius)
Opportunities abound for: climbing,
caving, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking and backpacking.
Within
a short drive: Little River Canyon National Preserve (15 min).
Smokey Mountain National Park. Various State Parks. Chattanooga.
Birmingham. Atlanta. Knoxville. Nashville. |
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