The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area seeks experienced teachers to facilitate programs for K-12 students in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

What is a River Educator? Experienced teachers will deliver existing curriculum and develop new standards-based curriculum for National Park Service outdoor education programs. Teachers may also visit local schools to deliver programs. A $100 daily stipend will be offered as compensation. Between six and eight positions will be available in 2018.
Who should apply? Retired teachers and rangers, substitute teachers, environmental educators, and masters-degree students are encouraged to apply. River Educators must pass a background check and hold a current certificate in elementary or secondary education and/or have experience teaching, substitute teaching, or working with students in an educational environment.
When: Mandatory two-week training will be held late April and early May. Teachers will deliver programs at least one day a week (generally between 8:30 to 2:30) during May. Programming will continue sporadically throughout the summer, and then intensify again in the fall.
Where: At sites along the Mississippi River in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

For more informaiton, please visit: River Educator-Job Posting