Early Childhood Environmental Educator/Faculty Position at The Institute at Renfrew

The Institute at Renfrew is a non-profit organization serving the region with outdoor programming in environmental education, interpretation of a historic Pennsylvania German farmstead, and a wide variety of family events. Activities are conducted on the site of Renfrew Museum and Park. The mission of The Institute at Renfrew is to guide the people of the Cumberland Valley region to become stewards of their natural and cultural worlds. To achieve its mission, the Institute: 

• provides environmental and cultural education to elementary and secondary school children
• supports and conducts research about natural and cultural history
• provides opportunities for adults to learn about the nature and culture of the region and the world
• presents programs that inform and entertain the community 

The early childhood environmental educator is responsible for delivering established programs of The Institute at Renfrew (The Institute) at the preschool– 4th grade levels and developing creative new programs into the future. The primary role of this position is to work outdoors with preschool and primary age groups. The early childhood educator must work in cooperation with co-teachers, administrators, volunteers, interns, and all other personnel of The Institute and with the staff of Renfrew Museum & Park.

Position is part-time, seasonal. Educator is expected to attend training sessions and regular staff meetings and to teach 3–5 days/week during the fall and spring teaching seasons (September– November & March–June) and winter/summer programming as needed. As new preschool program offerings are developed, the hours of the early childhood environmental educator will increase accordingly. The position is open until filled. For more information, including duties, responsibilities, requirements, etc., click here. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and three references to info@instituteatrenfrew.org.