In addition to our core responsibilities, the Curriculum Team actively supports the Outdoor Education Fellowship Program, which begins each August. As a Curriculum Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in training and guiding these aspiring educators, briefing them on lesson plan updates, and leading comprehensive class trainings. While not directly supervising staff, you will serve as a mentor, providing invaluable guidance to foster their growth as effective teachers and professionals.

As one of our 23 Education Department staff members, you will contribute to the facilitation of our diverse education programming. Your teaching frequency will vary by season, with fall and spring being particularly busy due to the higher occupancy of the Outdoor School. Teaching will account for approximately 35% of your time in a 12-month period, primarily engaging 4th to 8th-grade students. The first year in this position is expected to be a year of learning the organization, your duties, and the seasonality of Eagle Bluff programming.

Organization Overview

Essential Functions:

Maintain and Develop Program Curricula | 55%

• Maintain education equipment and supplies related to Eagle Bluff’s classes/activities. Perform regular safety maintenance/inspections; may include high/low ropes courses, canoes, and indoor rock wall.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development and revision for the Outdoor School’s classes; align curriculum with Eagle Bluff pedagogy and NGSS/state academic standards.
• Write training guides to set expectations for training staff in use of equipment and sites.
• Mentor staff in program expectations, curriculum delivery, use of equipment, and implementation of teaching techniques.

Teaching | 35%

• Deliver engaging and interactive inquiry-based science, adventure, and cultural history classes on and off trail to diverse groups in outdoor weather conditions.
• Present interpretation-style, on-stage Naturalist Programs to audiences up to 200.
• Co-lead songs, skits, and stories during evening campfires.
• Occasionally coordinate and give off-site programs to outreach groups.
• Periodically act as the Staff On-Radio to respond in case of emergencies.

Education Department Duties | 10%

• Delegate and oversee seasonal staff in completing tangible programmatic projects.
• Lead seminars for Fellowship staff in classroom management, pedagogy, and/or natural history; lead class trainings for new staff.
• Evaluate seasonal staff through class observations.
• Conduct program assessment via teacher interviews, class assessments.
• Provide logistical support for summer camp.
• Actively collaborate during team meetings, occasionally lead or notate.
• Seek out and participate in professional development workshops, trainings, or conferences which will benefit self and Eagle Bluff broadly.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience
• 2 years teaching K-12 youth; experience with outdoor teaching
• Experience with or willingness to learn Affinity Publisher and Google G-Suite

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• High attention to detail, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and emotional intelligence
• Ability to work with and present to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including large groups
• Proactive approach to expanding knowledge and skills
• Ability to operate adventure activities: high ropes courses, canoeing, rock wall, long hikes, etc.
• US driver’s license, First Aid/CPR certification, and ability to pass a background check

Preferred Experience, Qualifications, & Skills:

• Overnight environmental or outdoor education experience
• Knowledge of B.E.E.T.L.E.S., NAI Certified Interpretive Guide, and/or cultural interpretation pedagogies
• Experience writing standards-aligned, inquiry-based lesson plans
• Experience in outdoor, adventure-based activities such as archery, climbing, canoeing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, etc.
• Experience mentoring or coaching adults
• Prior experience facilitating or maintaining challenge courses, archery, rock climbing, or canoeing
• MN DNR Firearms Safety Instructor or willingness to get

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. See specific Workplace Conditions here.

Please note that meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview, as there may be a competitive selection process based on the number of qualified applicants. The preferred qualifications indicate additional skills and experience that would be beneficial for the position.

How to apply:

Complete the digital application and email a PDF of your resume to Cheryl Krage, Business Manager: cherylk@eaglebluffmn.org. Please indicate which position you are applying for in the email subject line.

First review of applications will begin on March 9, 2026.

Eagle Bluff ELC does not sponsor work visas, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. Employment will require the selected candidate to pass all background, criminal record, fingerprinting, reference checks

Eagle Bluff ELC is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of their positions. The essential functions listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or other or which impose undue hardship on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.