Join our team and be a part of what students and teachers call "The best field trip ever!"

Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Outdoor Education Teacher

Nature's Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain

Mentone, Alabama

Wages/Pay
$85.00 - $95.00 / day
Experience Level
No experience required
Job Start Date
Sep 14, 2026

Join our team and be part of what students and teachers call “the best fieldtrip ever!” Teachers at Nature's Classroom work in an exciting natural environment with schools from all over the Southeast. Every day includes some combination of leading: instructional hikes, classes, team building activities, and large group activities, all with a natural science or conservation connection. 

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

Qualifications:

  • Must be 21 years or older

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

  • 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

Time Commitment:

All contracts for Teachers are for one academic semester at a time. The current semester runs from late February- late May.  Staff generally work 4-5-day weeks, usually weekdays only, but the occasional weekend group can result in a rare 6 or 7-day work week.

Perks, Benefits, and Wages:

  • Seasonal housing (housing is shared, please note that emotional support animals are not allowed)

  • 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


How to Apply

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Contact Info

Nature's Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain

Nature’s Classroom is 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. Each day our staff lead educational hikes, teach hands-on classes, and facilitate team building activities, as well as helping with specialty activities, such as: archery, canoeing, and the high ropes course.

Location
Alabama
Season
Spring and Fall
Staff size
8
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Same- gender housing with private rooms, shared bathroom with one or two other people and Shared common area. No Pets allowed.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Some, ask for details
Internet access
Good
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