Nature's Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain is looking for Outdoor Education Teachers for our Fall 2026 season.
We are an ACA and AEE accredited outdoor education program serving primarily 3rd-7th grade students who attend with their school for custom programs lasting 1-5 days
General Responsibilities:
- Lead educational hikes
- Teach hands-on classes from our existing curriculum
- Facilitate team building activities including low ropes
- Guide large group and evening activities
- Occasionally help with specialty activities, such as: archery, canoeing, climbing tower, and the high ropes course
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
- Must be 21 yrs or older
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Certified in CPR/ First Aid (or willing to get certified)
- Willing to work 13 hour days
- Ability to walk/ hike 1- 5 miles per day
- Ability to work as a part of a team
- Experience working with children
- Undergo a criminal background check
Accommodations:
- Seasonal housing (as housing is shared animals are not allowed, including emotional support animals)
- 2 weeks paid training
- Food is provided during training and when participants are on site.
- Other benefits include a location near excellent caving, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater paddling, and multiple state and national parks
To apply, please follow this link to our website: https://www.naturesclassroom.com/employment-application/
Join our team and be a part of what students and teachers call “the best fieldtrip ever!”
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $85-95 per day for the Fall 2026 semester with housing and utilities provided. Meals provided on program days and training.
In-service training/orientation pays $300 at the end of the 10 days of training.
Schedule: Varies according to number of program days booked.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $85.00 - $95.00 per day
Work Location: In person
