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Outdoor Education Teacher

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April 13, 2024 4 minute read

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Outdoor education teachers work with children and adults in outdoor settings to teach them about the natural world and how to interact with it safely and responsibly. They may lead hikes, conduct environmental education programs, or teach outdoor skills such as camping and canoeing. Outdoor education teachers often work in schools, parks, nature centers, and other outdoor settings.

Job Duties

Outdoor education teachers typically have the following responsibilities:

Leading hikes, nature walks, and other outdoor activities
Teaching students about the natural world, including plants, animals, and ecosystems
Incorporating environmental education into their lessons
Teaching outdoor skills such as camping, canoeing, and rock climbing
Supervising students in outdoor settings
Developing and implementing outdoor education programs
Working with other teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment

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Salaries for Outdoor Education Teacher

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$65,000

$84,000

$109,000

$84,000

San Francisco

$71,000

$96,000

$132,000

$96,000

Seattle

$51,000

$59,000

$71,000

$59,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$65,000

$84,000

$109,000

$84,000

San Francisco

$71,000

$96,000

$132,000

$96,000

Seattle

$51,000

$59,000

$71,000

$59,000

Austin

$45,000

$58,000

$72,000

$58,000

Toronto

$72,000

$78,000

$86,000

$78,000

London

£28,000

£35,000

£43,000

£35,000

Paris

€8,000

€12,000

€14,000

€12,000

Berlin

€36,000

€46,000

€60,000

€46,000

Tel Aviv

₪79,400

₪111,420

₪195,500

₪111,420

Singapore

S$32,000

S$44,000

S$60,000

S$44,000

Beijing

¥94,700

¥119,000

¥144,000

¥119,000

Shanghai

¥180,000

¥200,000

¥240,000

¥200,000

Shenzhen

¥140,000

¥164,000

¥185,000

¥164,000

Bengalaru

₹212,000

₹263,000

₹325,000

₹263,000

Delhi

₹116,000

₹142,000

₹187,000

₹142,000

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