School Programs Instructor

About the role

This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The School Programs Instructor delivers educational content aligned with state standards. This position creates an exciting and effective camp experience for 4th through 12th grade students at camp locations as part of the Outdoor Education and Student Development program curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 15 to 25 students, average age range 4th through 12th graders, as they participate in Outdoor Education/Student Development events.
• Assist School Programs leadership with preparation, set up and cleanup of OE/Student Development events.
• Assist in the maintenance and development of T.E.K.S. based curriculum for Outdoor Education classes.
• Handle and care for a variety of animals such as snakes, chinchillas, turtles, etc.
• Create a fun and exciting learning environment.
• Deliver educational content according to camp design and objective.
• Facilitate recreational activities by becoming Lifeguard and High Ropes certified.
• Carry out assigned work projects as required for program upgrade or maintenance.
• Assist other camp departments as needed.
• During the summer season assist the Summer Camp and Operations departments with various tasks, including but not limited to driving trailers for camper arrivals.
• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in field of education with major or minor in science, history, or outdoor leadership/education.
• Experience: Experience working with kids in a classroom and/or camp setting is preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Teaching certificate desirable.
• Knowledge: Education principles and methods; knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service (customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards, evaluation of customer satisfaction); proficient working knowledge and ability to use various office software including Microsoft 365 and Outlook; basic internet and social media skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi‑tiered relationships and settings (students, parents, teachers, clergy, staff, co‑workers, peers).
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative along with great flexibility concerning daily work duties.
• Excellent professional written and verbal public communication skills.
• Ability to speak clearly in face‑to‑face interactions and to large groups; to articulate with accuracy on the telephone and through e‑mail.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi‑task and manage a variety of tasks.
• Ability to communicate the vision and values of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.
• External contacts: Guests and schools.
• Impact on equipment and property: Equipment used in activities/assignments.
• Physical demands: Ability to use up to 20 pounds of force frequently for moving and carrying objects; work requires a lot of physical agility for bending, reaching, crawling under areas such as desks, facilitating recreational equipment and activities, stooping, and climbing stairs, step stools, or ladders; ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car and some overnight stays including weekends as needed.
• Work environment: Work outdoors majority of the time, exposed to seasonal weather elements; standing, bending, and walking while teaching students; works indoors in normal office environment some of the workday during the school year and summer season.
• Other: Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally; must be able to fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement; active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement; commitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values