School Overnight Program Staff Instructor

About the role

The Staff Instructor at IslandWood provides high quality, culturally responsive instruction in natural and cultural history, ecology, and stewardship to elementary-aged students from diverse backgrounds. They also support IslandWood’s education programs including the School Overnight Program, Summer Camp, various day programs, Community Education, and Event programs through instruction and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, culturally responsive instruction in natural and cultural history, ecology, and stewardship to elementary-aged students from diverse backgrounds for School Overnight, Summer Camp, various day, community education, and events
• Work evenings on a rotating basis (approximately one week/month) to complete lodge checks, running meals, etc.
• Partner with the Garden Manager in the use of the garden as a teaching tool
• Attend relevant Education Team meetings and/or training as schedule allows
• Develop a professional growth plan for the season
• Aid in the upkeep of program areas such as the gear library, garden, and art studio
• Opportunity to be on call overnight on a rotating basis for additional pay
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Ability to contribute to a positive culture
• Must be able to participate in all key weeks of SOP as designated by Supervisor (busiest months are September, October, April and May)
• Must be able to participate in all six weeks of Summer Camp
• Required to schedule at least two weeks of vacation during breaks in programming (Nov-Jan)
• Commitment to support IslandWood's work towards justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• At least two years of direct teaching experience in formal or non-formal settings
• Bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, natural sciences, environmental studies, related field or equivalent experience
• Understanding of and first-hand experience in multicultural and culturally responsive education
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification (we can provide this training)
• Must pass child safety screening procedure, post-offer
• Must be able to comply with and maintain a smoke-free, drug-free, and fragrance-free work environment

Qualifications

• Completion of IslandWood’s graduate program in Education, Environment and Community
• Experience teaching outdoors
• Master’s degree in education or related field or equivalent experience
• Classroom teaching experience