Program Instructor

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,346 - 35,353; Full time

Job summary

CoolWorks.com - Jobs in Great Places is looking for enthusiastic Program Instructors for a seasonal internship in teaching and facilitation. This position involves training and teaching 4th and 5th graders at Mosaic’s Outdoor Project, located in California.

Participants will play a crucial role in fostering a safe and engaging learning environment while gaining valuable experience in social emotional learning, diversity, and community building. Compensation starts at $700 per week, with room and board provided at the camp.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 24.
• Experience in human-relations/diversity/social justice/cross-cultural education.
• Ability and desire to live and work in a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate curriculum of games and activities for students.
• Provide a safe and energetic learning environment.
• Train less experienced staff and supervise cabin leaders.

Skills

Excellent teaching and facilitation skills

Experience working with children (ages 9-11)

Stamina to work long hours

Adaptable and resilient

Human-relations/diversity/social justice education

Job description

We are looking for dynamic, creative, and passionate individuals interested in gaining training and experience in social emotional learning (SEL), experiential education, classroom management, and creating inclusive communities. If you are currently studying education, or about to enter the education field, and you are looking for a seasonal internship in teaching and facilitation, this might be the position is for you!

Program Instructors will participate in a curriculum-heavy staff training week followed by six weeks of teaching 4th and 5th graders at Mosaic’s Outdoor Project. This is a full-time residential position based at a camp in Felton, CA during the fall (September-October) and spring (April-May).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate provided curriculum of games, activities, and discussions that encourage students to appreciate and respect themselves and others.
• Provide a nurturing, safe, energetic, and fun learning environment for our students.
• Work closely with other staff members to create a magical experience for our students they will never forget.
• Train a less experienced Facilitation Fellow.
• Supervise high‑school aged cabin leaders.
• Share your unique experiences, talents and skills with our community.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 24.
• Experience in human-relations/diversity/social justice/cross-cultural education.
• Experience working with children, especially ages 9-11.
• Excellent teaching and facilitation skills.
• Stamina to work extremely long, but rewarding hours.
• Adaptable and resilient to constant adjustments to best serve our students.
• Ability and desire to live and work in a tight‑knit, diverse community.
• Medical, counseling, musical, theatrical, and/or art experience is desired.
• Certifications in CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and lifeguarding is a plus.
• Passion for youth development, social justice, and creating peace!

Compensation begins at $700/week, plus room and board at the camp during the week. Weekend housing is also available if needed. Additional pay is offered to guitarists who learn to lead campfires.

The Mosaic Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in all areas of our work. Applications are strongly encouraged from people of color, people from low‑income backgrounds, immigrants, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, transgender and genderqueer people, people who are differently‑abled, and bilingual and bicultural people.