Outdoor Educator

Sprouts Nature School is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Outdoor Educator to join our team for Summer 2025, starting immediately! If you love working with children and the natural world, this is a great opportunity to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection to the natural world.

Who We Are

At Sprouts Nature School, we believe learning happens best when it’s hands-on, child-centric, and rooted in nature. We offer children ages 4–12 a playful, engaging environment filled with exploration, discovery, and meaningful experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll guide children through a variety of enriching, outdoor-based activities including:

• Gardening
• Cooking outdoors
• Nature-based art and crafts
• Group games and free play
• Hiking and exploring
• Foraging and learning about local ecosystems
• Local field trips and outdoor adventures

Schedule and Hours

This is a flexible, part-time position. Weekly hours will vary but typically include:

• 1–2 full days/week: 9:00am–3:00pm
• 2–3 shorter days/week: 11:00am–1:00pm or 12:00pm–3:00pm

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience teaching or leading groups of children, ideally ages 4–12
• Loves the outdoors and is comfortable in a variety of weather conditions
• Is creative, energetic, and adaptable
• Can guide, supervise, and engage children with confidence and care
• Brings curiosity and a love of learning to every day

Bonus if You Have:

• Background in education, environmental science, outdoor education, art, or a related field
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Experience with nature-based learning

To Apply

Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to ilsa@sproutsnatureschool.com.