Location: Washington, DC (Capitol Hill)
Employment Type: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week
Dates: June 22, 2026 to August 21, 2026
Salary: commensurate with experience, starting at $25 per hour
Acorn Outdoor Learning (acornoutdoorlearning.org) is a nonprofit outdoor education organization serving children aged 3 to 10. Our programs encourage children's curiosity, provide opportunities for scientific inquiry, and foster understanding and appreciation of the natural world by exploring outdoor spaces in our community. Program activities take place mostly in the field as we explore green spaces around the Capitol Hill neighborhood and beyond. We seek to create an inclusive and diverse community of learners and cultivate a sense of belonging and connection to nature.
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable instructor to join our urban outdoor education program for young children. This role combines early childhood education with field guidance to foster young learners' love for nature and exploration. The ideal candidate will have experience in ecology, field biology, environmental science, or a related field and enthusiasm for leading hands-on outdoor learning with young children.
Naturalist Instructors will team with ECE Specialists to facilitate groups of children aged 3 to 8. Students will be grouped by age, and each teaching team will supervise 12 to 18 students, depending on the age range of the group. All summer instructors will work up to 30 hours per week; scheduling is flexible within our 8:00 am to 6:00 pm hours of operation.
The ideal candidate may not have extensive experience with young children but should have some demonstrated ability to work with youth and a desire to learn about child development and the principles of early education. This program is largely field-based and very dynamic; plans are often adjusted based on weather or other circumstances. The job requires flexibility, collaborative problem-solving, and the ability to think on one’s feet and adapt to changing circumstances. All summer staff will receive safety training, undergo a background check, and must be first aid certified, or willing to become certified.
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The priority application deadline is March 31 . Afterward, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
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