4-H Environmental Educator in the North Georgia Mountains

Join our fun staff at the Wahsega 4-H Center in the North Georgia Mountains and work outside everyday teaching children about the wonders of nature, teambuilding, and STEM activities. Housing provided at our beautiful camp located in a mountain valley 20 minutes from the quaint town of Dahlonega, Georgia.

Summary

Working alongside a talented team of educators, you will be able to share your energy and enthusiasm by teaching children and school groups in the outdoor classroom. Our educators take pride in making school programs more meaningful by developing an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation in young students. This exciting atmosphere provides classes ranging from archery to astronomy. As a seasonal educator, you will gain the additional benefit of learning a wide range of new skills that can be applied to different aspects in your life.

• Build your resume with the included and highly valuable in-depth training of all courses provided during first two weeks of employment.
• Upon completion of training, educators are well equipped to teach courses.

Key responsibilities & duties

Educate K-12 students on various subjects by utilizing activities with discussion. Subjects include variations of interactive courses (e.g. archery and survival skills). Visit https://georgia4h.org/4-h-centers/wahsega-4-h-center/classes/ for a complete list of our day courses. Educators work flexible hours that primarily include teaching courses in the day and evening. Occasional weekend work may be required. Care taking of the animal ambassadors in the onsite herpetology lab as well as kitchen duties is shared among the educators on staff. These responsibilities and duties will be covered in the included in-depth two-week training.

About the facility: 

The Wahsega 4-H center is located at the foot of the Appalachian Trails in the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest with a waterfall onsite. One of the nation’s largest residential environmental education programs, this center uses the outdoors to provide a classroom without walls for students grades K-12. Established in 1979, the Georgia 4-H program now has 5 successful state facilities serving more than 37,000 students each year. 

Start Date:  8/19/2024

End Date: 11/25/2024

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required. Preferred degrees are Education, environmental studies, Environmental Education, Biology, Forestry, Outdoor Education, or related fields.

Personal Traits:

Commitment, genuine interest in child development, dynamic personality, well-developed communication skills, creativity, and leadership ability. 

Other benefits

Onsite housing for $20/week in a beautiful location.  Work outside with kids having the time of their life.  Join a friendly staff and make new friends.

Compensation Information

$13.80/hr.  overtime paid over 40 hours per week.  Expect 35-45 hours per week.