Position Details

Employment period: August 25, 2026–May 21, 2027
Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, 12:45pm-4:15pm
Location: Eagle Greenbelt
Position type: Part-time
Starting pay: $16–$18 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunities for advancement

About NOLA

The National Outdoor Learning Alliance (NOLA) is a Boise-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving students’ academic success and overall well-being through place-based education. Through programs such as EverWild Forest School, we provide meaningful outdoor learning experiences that inspire curiosity, build resilience, and deepen students’ connection to the natural world.

About EverWild Forest School

At EverWild, children learn through outdoor exploration, play, discovery, and meaningful connections with their environment. Our programs are designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, resilience, creativity, and a lifelong relationship with the natural world.

Position Overview

NOLA is seeking warm, dependable, and enthusiastic Outdoor Educator to join the EverWild Forest School team for the 2026–2027 school year.

Outdoor Educators work collaboratively with a co-teacher to create safe, engaging, and nurturing outdoor learning experiences for children. Using EverWild’s nature-based curriculum, educators support child-led exploration while helping students build cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.

This position is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children between the ages of 4 and 14, feels energized by spending time outdoors, and can remain positive and adaptable in changing weather and environmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate EverWild’s nature-based curriculum through engaging lessons and activities, complimented by child-led exploration and play.

• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

• Build warm, respectful relationships with children and help each child feel safe, capable, and included.

• Collaborate closely with a co-teacher to plan activities, manage the group, and provide a cohesive program experience.

• Supervise children actively and use strong group-management practices throughout each class.

• Complete daily risk and hazard assessments of outdoor learning spaces.

• Maintain appropriate hygiene, safety, and outdoor classroom standards.

• Adapt activities based on student needs, weather, site conditions, and unexpected circumstances.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with children, families, colleagues, and NOLA leadership.

• Travel weekly or biweekly to the program’s supply trailer to pick up curriculum materials, equipment, and safety supplies.

• Participate actively outdoors with students in a variety of weather conditions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children or youth.

• Experience in outdoor education, environmental education, recreation, camps, schools, or childcare is preferred but not required.

• A genuine enthusiasm for working outdoors and helping children develop a meaningful connection with nature.

• A warm, encouraging, and inclusive approach to working with children and families.

• Strong group-management, supervision, and safety skills.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Dependability, organization, and the ability to arrive prepared and on time.

• Flexibility and a positive attitude when responding to changing weather, student needs, and outdoor conditions.

• Current first aid and CPR certification or a willingness to obtain certification before beginning work.

• Alignment with EverWild’s mission, educational philosophy, and organizational values.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $16–$18 per hour, depending on experience.

• Opportunities for pay increases and professional growth.

• Paid time off.

• The opportunity to bring one child to EverWild for free on the days you teach, subject to program availability and enrollment policies.

• A 50% tuition discount for additional children on the days you teach, subject to availability.

• Opportunities to work in other NOLA programs, including school partnerships and seasonal camps.

• A supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to:

• Walk and hike over uneven terrain.

• Lift and carry at least 35 pounds.

• Carry program supplies and equipment to and from outdoor locations.

• Remain active outdoors for extended periods.

• Participate in outdoor activities in a variety of seasonal weather conditions.

• Respond quickly and effectively during emergencies.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Technology and Transportation Requirements

Employees must have:

• A cell phone capable of making occasional work-related calls and running EverWild’s family communication app during class.

• Occasional access to a computer with internet for work-related tasks and virtual meetings.

• An active email address for internal communication.

• Reliable transportation to assigned class locations and the program supply trailer in varying weather conditions.

How to Apply:

Complete the fields below and submit your resume to Alexis@outdoorlearningalliance.org with the subject: “EverWild Forest School Employment”

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties may be modified, added, or reassigned based on camp needs and staffing requirements.

At the National Outdoor Learning Alliance (NOLA), we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to fulfilling our mission in making the outdoors an accessible place for all. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other dimension of diversity, feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.