Outdoor Education Field Instructor

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; Perrysville (OH); On-site; USD 20,247 - 25,252; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

Meals provided

Access to facilities

Job summary

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places is hiring Outdoor Education Field Instructors for full-time seasonal positions from August 17th to November 6th. Candidates will engage students through hands-on outdoor learning, guiding hikes, and facilitating various activities.

The role requires flexibility, compassion, and motivation. Pay starts at $500/week with additional benefits, including housing and access to facilities. Ideal for recent graduates and educators passionate about teaching outside.

Qualifications

• Active WFA/WFR certification preferred.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teaching approaches.
• Background in outdoor activities like hiking, canoeing, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead outdoor education sessions.
• Guide hikes and facilitate challenge courses.
• Engage students with environmental curricula.

Skills

Teaching experience

Outdoor leadership

Compassionate instruction

Environmental education

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or environmental studies

Job description

Outdoor Education Field Instructors - Full-time seasonal positions available August 17th-November 6th. Part-time instructors are also needed throughout the season.

Seasonal contract pay starts at a minimum of $500/Week with the following benefits: On-site housing, meals provided when working with clients, and access to our facilities including laundry, internet, the Mohican State Park trails, two lakes, rock wall, and two high ropes courses. Part-time instructor pay starts at $12/hour and increases with experience and qualifications.

Salaries increase with additional qualifications, including: Active WFA/WFR, ACCT Level 1 or 2, teaching license, master's degree.

Instructors will teach and lead outdoor education sessions through:

• Approaching learning and engagement through a multidisciplinary teaching approach
• Guiding hikes in the state forest
• Engaging students in environmental and STEAM-centered curriculum
• Facilitating challenge courses, canoeing, rock climbing, and other adventure programming
• Promoting social and emotional learning with our team building initiatives
• Making the program accessible for all students, regardless of ability level and background

Candidates will be:

• Driven and motivated to serve
• Flexible and able to thrive in a team setting
• Kind, honest, and positive role models for the students and school districts Nuhop serves
• Equipped to instruct with compassion
• Ready to challenge themselves to learn and grow
• Inspired by Nuhop’s mission and focus leading to professional outcomes
• Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather
• Willing to take initiative to assist with cleaning and other duties

Candidates need to be comfortable working outdoors, excited about teaching, and able to pass a background check. This is the perfect job for recent college graduates, prospective teachers, students interested in a gap year process, professionals in environmental studies, and retired educators.

The position will require evening duties throughout the season, and occasional weekend responsibilities. The initial training will last two weeks, and continued training will be offered as the season progresses.