Posted Date
12/31/2024
Description
Job Title: Outdoor Education/Forest School Instructor
Department: Cumming Nature Center, Naples NY
Direct Supervisor: Angela Cannon, Cumming Nature Center, Forest Schools & Nature-based learning Programs
Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Full-time/Part-time: Part Time (8-21 Hours per week)
I. JOB SUMMARY
The primary goal of the Outdoor Education/ Forest School Instructor is to ensure the highest possible quality
programs that are both physically and emotionally safe for all students. The ideal candidate will be the spark
that ignites a lifelong passion and love for the natural world for any age group. Forest School Instructors are
integral in building community among the learners and educators, and work to foster a child-led, innovative
and creative environment that will better prepare students to face the challenge of solving their communities’
and the world’s future problems.
The Forest School Instructor must be: a great communicator on environmental topics, easily interact with
individuals and groups of people, and able to design and follow lesson plans. The Forest School Instructor has
a positive attitude, an unassailable work ethic, and cheerfully embraces teaching in all weather conditions.
This role will have other work opportunities through the entire year and would work with such programs as
Weekend Interpretation, Summer Camps, Public School Programs, and Nature Based Birthday Parties, among
other things.
The Forest School Instructor works closely with all members of the Cumming Nature Center team to achieve
the desired outcomes. This position will also support program related maintenance.
Work schedule may include ?exible hours, weekends, weekdays, evenings, holidays and extended hours in order to
meet the needs of the organization. Management retains the right to alter work schedules accordingly
II. RMSC CORE VALUES
? Supports the RMSC Core Values of Community, Innovation, Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Integrity
III. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Care and management of children
? Forest School Leadership
? Logistics related to education programming
? Other duties as assigned
IV. COMPETENCIES
Informational/Technical:
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Appropriate use of radios, internet, intranet, email (GSuite), payroll system, phone system, and computer
systems.
Communication:
Ability to communicate effectively, politely, professionally, and comfortably with children, their parents, all
guests and staff.
Ability to complete written session planning forms, paperwork, other written communications clearly and
efficiently.
Decision Making and Reasoning Ability:
Must be dependable, organized, and able to adapt to changing demands and environments; the ability to apply
common sense and understanding to carry out instructions delivered in written or verbal form. Ability to
maintain con?dentiality. Ability to respond to, assess and take appropriate action during emergency
situations.
Time Management:
Ability to set priorities and to meet established deadlines without direct supervision. Ability to effectively
transition between multiple duties. Ability to take initiative and identify projects in need of completion.
V. QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of demonstrated success in an environmental
or outdoor education teaching position required. Associate’s degree and experience with camps, scouts, or
environmental education is preferred. NOLS Outward Bound or equivalent experience a plus. CPR and ?rst
aid certi?cation required or a willingness to become certi?ed.
VI. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to support
individuals with disabilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; bend; climb; handle
objects and tools; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds.
VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of the job, the noise level in the work environment is variable and can be elevated
at times. The majority of work is performed outdoors in any/all weather conditions.
This job description re?ects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not restrict
management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
RMSC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This
policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age,
marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, gender identity or expression, carrier
status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or
activity.
Please submit all resumes to RMSC Human Resources at jcolangelo@rmsc.org no later than Friday, January 10,
2024. Due to the high volume of applications, please no phone calls.
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