2025 Takoma Park Lunch and Learn, Inc. Outdoor Educator Scope of Short-Term Contract

Position Summary:

We are seeking experienced teachers for our 2025 Takoma Park, Inc. Lunch & Learn Camp. The Lunch and Learn camp will operate 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm, five days a week, Monday – Friday for six weeks from June 30  to August  8th. The contract is paid in two installments. One at the start of the camp and one at the end of the camp. The Educator is required to attend one day of orientation/training prior to the start of camp.

As an Outdoor Educator focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), you'll design and facilitate outdoor programs that promote social-emotional development and environmental awareness, using nature as a tool to foster key SEL competencies like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Organization Summary:

Takoma Park Lunch and Learn, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit serving the Takoma Park community. Its mission is to provide people with the knowledge and ability to create healthy, thriving communities, especially in the neighborhoods that bear the greatest burden of socio-economic inequity. We act as a facilitator and a catalyst in generating community driven activities to fulfill community defined goals for health, housing, community development, and youth development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement age-appropriate outdoor education programs that align with SEL competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making).
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment that promotes positive interactions and collaboration taking into account the diverse needs of students.
• Lead outdoor activities with a focus on student safety and engagement, providing clear instructions and modeling positive behaviors.
• Facilitate discussions on SEL topics, encouraging self-awareness and empathy, while offering feedback.
• Collaborate with teachers to support students' development.
• Work with high school volunteers to enhance their leadership skills and foster positive interactions among students of various ages and backgrounds in the outdoor setting.
• Spend significant time outdoors. Pivot to provide in classroom instruction when weather does not permit being outdoors.
• Sign and abide by Engagement Contract and Code & Conduct

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, environmental science, or equivalent.
• Experience in outdoor education and/or social-emotional learning.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• Passion for nature and a commitment to promoting social-emotional development in young people.
• Familiarity with SEL frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with nature-based activities that promote SEL.

Compensation

Stipend of $4,500 will be provided. 

Application Process

All candidates will be subject to a background check.

To apply, please complete the form online at https://forms.gle/DnZ95v44goftiiV6A. If you have additional questions, contact the Assistant Director at 301-588-4834.