Position Summary

Upper Manhattan Forest Kids (UMFK) seeks a Part-Time Outdoor Educator Facilitator.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction using the UMFK curriculum to an assigned group of 5 to 7 students (from 1 to 8 years old) during class days on Tuesday and/or Saturday mornings in all types of weather, including rain (excluding extreme cold and wind).
• Model generosity and patience to children and caregivers,
• Maintain attendance log for assigned group.
• Maintain observation and class review logs for group.
• Lead and encourage projects and activities that foster academic, emotional, cultural and artistic growth.
• Encourage students to positively participate in all programming and activities.
• Work and communicate consistently with Co-Founders to ensure program participants are progressing and completely satisfied.
• Continually investigate best practices through your own professional development in topics such as child development, outdoor education, environmental studies, and pedagogy.
• Assist in maintaining educational gear and supplies.
• Attend necessary (paid) training sessions.

Compensation

$20 to $25 per hour