Job Description
Job Title: Summer Camp Outdoor Ed Instructor
Job Classification: Temporary, part or full time; no more than 40 hours per week
Hours: Varies (5-8 hrs shifts scheduled between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., M-F)
Compensation: $21+ Depends on Experience
Position Purpose:
This position is responsible for developing and teaching outdoor ed camp activities for students in Grades K-8 each day. Instructors also lead morning meetings and closing circles and or supervise students during lunch and/or recess.
Essential Job Functions:
The Outdoor Ed Instructor is responsible for developing and presenting innovative and engaging lessons as well as providing active supervision and care to students during the camp day.
Duties include:
Develop and lead fun and engaging learning experiences such as nature walks, cooperative games, orienteering, outdoor skills, etc.
Inspiring curiosity about our natural world through inquisitive discovery based activities in our natural surroundings
Facilitating activities designed to focus on teamwork, communication, leadership skills, trust, and social development
Communicating effectively with all staff, parents, and children
Supporting the social-emotional development of the students
Actively supervising and engaging with students during choice time, outdoor play, games, etc.
Maintaining the safety and wellbeing of the students at all times
Completing necessary documentation
Relationships:
This position reports directly to the Camp Director, but may work independently, and as a team, with camp assistants, or other instructors.
Equipment Used:
Tools and material related to outdoor education, miscellaneous sports equipment and bear spray.
The ideal candidate will:
Demonstrate knowledge of of Alaskan flora, fauna and animal safety or willing to learn
Demonstrate genuine concern, kindness, and respect to all staff, parents and children
Display a high level of integrity and responsibility
Teach youth in a respectful manner
Empower youth to make positive choices
Apply firm, yet fair discipline
Be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as effectively contribute as part of a team
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education or education related field or specialized discipline (for example: art, music, language, outdoor education) preferred or
4 years experience working with children in an educational setting, or
a combination of education and experience equal to 4 years
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Clean background check
Adult/Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certified
Physical Aspects of the Job:
Work environment is typical of a school and art studio environment however this position involves daily exposure to weather elements. Candidates must possess adequate vision, hearing acuity, physical ability, strength, and stamina to perform the required responsibilities of activities associated with supervision and program delivery; ability to lift 35 pounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
