Senior Environmental Educator x2

We are seeking two senior environmental educators to join Earth Calling!

Job Description:

Earth Calling is a leading provider of inspirational, hands-on environmental education; nationally recognised, bespoke grounds development and wildlife fun and experiences for young people.

For the past 27 years Earth Calling has been dedicated to imparting profound wildlife experiences for children, fostering an enduring love and understanding for their natural and wild places. Through interactive, hands-on experiences we strive to cultivate a generation of passionate stewards committed to safeguarding our planet’s diverse ecosystems and the creatures within them.

We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable environmental educators to join our team, specializing in outdoor activities in and around wild places in the Edinburgh area. The primary responsibilities of the role are to oversee and facilitate after-school wildlife clubs, fostering a love for nature and the outdoors in young learners, lead our outdoor teaching sessions and our grounds/conservation projects, as well as cover the administrative tasks involved in managing a group.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and implement engaging outdoor learning sessions that promote wildlife education, conservation and encourage children to embrace their local wild spaces.
• Lead and supervise groups of students during outdoor activities ensuring their safety and fostering a positive and fun learning environment.
• Organise and coordinate logistics for off school trips to local wild areas, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Foster a sense of environmental stewardship and appreciation of nature through experiential activities and workshops.
• Collaborate with school staff, parents and community members to promote the benefits of outdoor learning and wildlife appreciation.

Qualifications/experience:

• Comfortable and confident leading groups of children and young people in outdoor settings.
• A suitable degree in related fields is preferred but not essential.
• Prior experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor/wild setting.
• Prior experience working in a team environment.
• Knowledge of local wildlife, ecosystems and conservation principles preferred but training provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire young learners.
• Ability to lead and manage groups effectively, ensuring a safe and enriching learning environment.
• Ability to implement and deliver a left field approach to learning.

The person suitable for this role will be responsible for learning quickly on the job with support from the director and program manager.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners, fostering a deeper connection with nature and wildlife while promoting environmental awareness and stewardship in a fun and adventurous way.

Pay & Hours:

• £15 per hour.
• Averages 25 hours per week.
• Core hours for the after-school clubs are Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:30 & Friday 12:00- 2:45. Other hours are varied, but usually 3 mornings per week, including one or two weekend days per month (required).
• During the school holidays (excluding Christmas), we offer our full day wildlife clubs. These run from 9-4 Monday-Friday, with employees working 2-3 days a week.
• Start Date- We are hoping to have the successful candidate start during our Summer holiday club programming.

Extra benefits:

We are part of the cycle to work scheme and offer paid sick leave.

We believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. At Earth Calling, we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status or medical history.

Please apply by June 24th at 5 p.m. Interviews will take place on July 1st.

To learn more about Earth Calling, check out our website at earthcalling.org.