Educator

Core responsibilities include:

• Teach ACES' K-4/5 environmental education classes in partner schools, developing and revising lesson plans aligned with science standards
• Lead environmental science field programs at various sites throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and Garfield County, safely managing students in diverse environments
• Teach children's day and weeklong camps during school breaks, developing curriculum and managing youth in outdoor settings
• Assist with visitor center maintenance, animal management, and perform hosting responsibilities including guest engagement and informal education

This role creates positive change by inspiring lifelong commitment to the Earth through environmental education, directly affecting environmental and climate change education, awareness, and action for over 140,000 individuals annually.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience in natural sciences, environmental education, agriculture education, or related field
• Minimum of two years' teaching experience in a classroom or outdoor setting, elementary grade level preferred
• Experience with curriculum writing and development of educational teaching materials
• Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards, strong organizational skills, and outstanding written/verbal communication
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (WFR or WFA preferred), demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Starting salary is $34,155 with employee housing and utilities provided. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, matching retirement savings plan, health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, paid time off, recreation benefit, and discounts on ACES gift shops and classes.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) is a nonprofit environmental science education organization that has inspired lifelong commitment to the Earth since 1968 through innovative and immersive programming focused on ecological literacy, regenerative agriculture, forest and ecosystem health, land restoration, and environmental leadership.