Field Teacher

Mass Audubon is hiring 4 seasonal Field Teachers in Milton, MA, to lead overnight environmental education trips for 7th graders from Boston Public Schools. Responsibilities include teaching team-building activities, leading hikes, and maintaining safety and educational materials. Candidates should have a passion for nature and teaching, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse groups. Experience in education or childcare is preferred.
About Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today: the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change. With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries. Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org.

About This Position
We are seeking 4 seasonal Field Teachers to work with the education team to teach overnight environmental education field trips for 7th grade classes from the Boston Public School district participating in the Rites of Passage Program. Classes visit Mass Audubon’s Norman Smith Environmental Education Center at Chickatawbut Hill in Milton to learn about Blue Hills ecology, build their school community, and connect with nature and the environment. Field teachers will help prepare for and teach a variety of activities including team building and educational games, leading group hikes, and assisting with food preparation and clean-up.

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your ADP application.

Responsibilities
• Work as part of the Metro South education team to teach engaging environmental education and team building programs for seventh grade Boston Public School classes
• Become familiar with and teach a variety of team building activities and games
• Engage participants in hands-on learning that develops ecological and conservation knowledge
• Assist in setting up before and cleaning up after programs
• Take participants on hikes throughout the Blue Hills Reservation on steep and uneven terrain
• Maintain educational supplies, curricula, and materials, and resources
• Maintain the safety of all participants

Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Must Haves
• A love of nature and teaching outdoors with middle school students
• Interest and experience with natural history, environmental education and/or science education
• Strong organizational, time management, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience in customer service or childcare and excellent interpersonal skills
• Skills and ability to work with diverse groups, exercise cultural humility, and implement best practices in inclusion
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work collaboratively, as a positive contributor to the team

Nice to Haves
• Experience as an educator, working with school groups in inquiry-based teaching and learning
• Experience working with education animals
• Experience with teambuilding activities
• Experience leading hikes and outdoor activities

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $17.96-$20.20/hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This is not a benefits eligible position.

Work Schedule
This is a part time, per diem position with variable hours starting on March 24, 2025 and ending on June 6, 2025. Rites of Passage programs run from Thursday-Friday. Hours on Thursdays are 9:00am-5:00pm for the day shift and 5:00pm-9:00pm for the night shift. Fridays run from 9:00am-2:00pm. The spring season runs from April 3-May 30 with 7 confirmed programs. Training will occur in late March/early April. There may also be additional opportunities available to help during the week with school field trips.

Other Requirements
Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.

Mass Audubon’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice
Mass Audubon embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mass Audubon’s mission is to “protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife” by building a strong coalition of employees, volunteers, and community members. We recognize that the environmental movement and field of conservation have been affected by societal systems that have limited opportunity and access for many people. As a result, Mass Audubon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are engaged in an ongoing process of organizational assessment and change, designed to remove barriers and create a workplace where all forms of diversity are recognized and valued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mass Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.