Reno, Nevada, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$22/hr
Science Educator $20- $23 per hour DOE ($41,600-$45,760 annual equivalent) Full-Time Year-Round position - Up to 40 hours a week Start Date: August 2026 Please submit a resume and cover letter. THE POSITION Sierra Nevada…
Skills: Outdoor Education, Curriculum Design, Classroom Management, STEM Instruction, Program Evaluation
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The Science Educator delivers STEM programs across classrooms, outdoor field sites, afterschool programs, and family engagement events. They are also responsible for collaborating on curriculum design, managing program administration, and supporting educational operations.
Candidates must have experience working with children, a commitment to equity, and the ability to pass a background check and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Preferred qualifications include a teaching credential and 2+ years of experience in formal or informal education settings.
Sierra Nevada Journeys is seeking dynamic education professionals to help expand the program base in Sacramento, CA. This position requires a motivated individual who has experience working with kids and is passionate about building scientific literacy and critical thinking skills through outdoor science education. The ideal candidate is prepared to teach in a variety of settings (classroom, outdoors, afterschool program, and Family STEM Nights) and support the overall education operations of all school and field-based programs. They should also be prepared to collaborate on curriculum design and revision, program evaluation, and administrative support of the overall education operations. The position requires an individual who can work well on their own and on a team, and who is committed to supporting a nonprofit that is working to improve access to the outdoors through high-quality, inclusive and accessible programming. Science Educators will report directly to Sierra Nevada Journeys’ Senior Program Director.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Education (85%)
Teach Sierra Nevada Journeys programs:
Classrooms Unleashed – Teach a multi-part program STEM program, including an in-class lesson and an outdoor science field study at a local nature site. Topics include Earth Science, Life Science, and Environmental Science.
Outdoor field studies – This involves leading groups of 12-20 students, K-6th grade, through a variety of field-based science activities at local nature sites during the field study portion of the Classrooms Unleashed program. Field trip programs are up to 3.5 hours long.
Family STEM Nights – Lead family engagement events held at elementary schools and partnering community-based organizations. Serve as site contact, lead and organize volunteers, organize and set up station supplies, and “emcee” the event.
Afterschool Programs – Facilitate 60–90-minute, hands-on STEM and team-building activities with up to 30 students in the classroom and in the schoolyard.
Summer Day Camp – Act as the summer day camp counselor at our camp programs, including facilitating summer day camp programs at local outdoor sites, leading groups of 15 elementary-aged children through STEM learning activities and traditional summer camp activities. Depending on program need, act as summer camp lead by supporting summer day camp counselors, communicating with parents, serving as the site contact and helping plan and prepare summer camp curriculum.
Employment with an innovative organization focused on improving outdoor education delivery
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
Innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth.
The Nature of Learning Sierra Nevada Journeys is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Northern Nevada and Northern California that delivers innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship. Through multiple points of contact, our classroom-based programs, overnight science camps, professional development for teachers, and parent engagement opportunities surround students with the resources they need to succeed. All programs are designed to foster higher cognition and build long-term student achievement. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our view is that active reflection, engagement, and commitment to these principles are crucial to creating a workplace that has diverse perspectives.
Offices: 190 E. Liberty St, Reno, NV 89501, US · 1331 Garden Highway, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833, US · 5900 Grizzly Road, Portola, CA 96122, US
Innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth.
The Nature of Learning Sierra Nevada Journeys is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Northern Nevada and Northern California that delivers innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship. Through multiple points of contact, our classroom-based programs, overnight science camps, professional development for teachers, and parent engagement opportunities surround students with the resources they need to succeed. All programs are designed to foster higher cognition and build long-term student achievement. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our view is that active reflection, engagement, and commitment to these principles are crucial to creating a workplace that has diverse perspectives.
Offices: 190 E. Liberty St, Reno, NV 89501, US · 1331 Garden Highway, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95833, US · 5900 Grizzly Road, Portola, CA 96122, US