Teacher, Elementary School

Teacher – Nature's Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain

Join students on a field trip where every day includes instruction hikes, classes, team building activities, and large group natural science encounters.

Location:

Fort Payne, AL | Salary: $90,000.00‑$

• Lead educational hikes
• Teach hands‑on classes from our existing curriculum
• Facilitate team building activities including low ropes
• Guide large group and evening activities
• Occasionally help with specialty activities, such as: archery, canoeing, climbing tower, and the high ropes course

• Must be 21 years or older
• Bachelor’s Degreein any field
• Certified in CPR/ First Aid (or willing to get certified)
• Willing to work 13 hour days
• Ability to walk/ hike 1- 5 miles per day
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Experience working with children
• Undergo a criminal background check

All contracts for Teachers are for one academic semester at a time. This semester runs from late February‑late May. Staff generally work 4‑5‑day weeks, usually weekdays only, but the occasional weekend group can result in a rare 6 or 7‑day work week.

• Seasonal housing (housing is shared, please note that emotional support animals are not allowed)
• 2 weeks paid training
• Food is provided during training and when participants are on site.
• Other benefits include a location near excellent caving, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater paddling, and multiple state and national parks

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education

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