Field Teacher

Job overview

The Field Teacher role is an onsite position serving Broad Meadow Brook and Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuaries in Central Massachusetts; compensation is $19–$20 per hour. Mass Audubon is a nature-based conservation organization whose mission is to protect Massachusetts nature for people and wildlife. The teacher leads hands-on nature and science learning for school, public, and family programs. By engaging learners in exploration and conservation topics and ensuring participant safety, the role supports the organization’s environmental education programs.

What you'll do

• Lead hands-on nature-based learning at sanctuaries, schools, and program sites
• maintain educational supplies and curricula
• assist with program planning and development
• monitor participant safety and comfort
• teach environmental education activities
• engage learners in ecology and conservation
• set up and clean up programs
• travel to sites throughout Central Massachusetts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field teacher

environmental education

nature programs

mass audubon

central massachusetts

broad meadow brook

wachusett meadow

$19–$20/hour

school programs

family programs

ecology

conservation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• This position is not benefits eligible.

Why this role

The position runs from August 2026 through June 2027, with weekly hours varying from 0 to 20 based on program bookings. Weekday, weekend, and evening hours are available; travel to various Central Massachusetts sites is part of the role.

About the employer

Mass Audubon is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.