Residential Program Staff - IDEA Camp Rio (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing on camp grounds

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental/Behavioral Health support

Dental and vision plans

Disability and life insurance

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

403(b) plan

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking Camp RIO Residential Program Staff who develop and deliver TEKS-based lessons in a fun, engaging way. You will model leadership, stewardship, service, community, teamwork, and adventure while supporting Outdoor Education and Adult programming.

The role includes hosting groups, teaching classes, leading large group and evening activities, assisting with meals, maintaining facilities, and caring for program animals while upholding Camp RIO and EAST Foundation core

Responsibilities

• Implements designated curriculum for every student group.
• Teaches and facilitates environmental and outdoor recreation programs following curriculum and safety guidelines.
• Maintains, inventories, and repairs class materials and equipment.
• Identifies and responds to participant behavioral issues as needed.
• Assists in revising curriculum with new teaching techniques and activities to incorporate.

Job description

Description

Role Mission: The Camp RIO Residential Program Staff both develops and delivers carefully constructed TEKS-based lessons in a fun and engaging way. They exemplify the characteristics we desire to develop in our students which are leadership, stewardship, service, community, teamwork, and adventure. They are committed to both Outdoor Education and Adult programming. They are responsible for facilitating environmental and outdoor recreation activities and teambuilding programs. The staff member plans and prepares programs and serves as a host and liaison to participant groups. All program staff teach classes; lead large group and evening activities; host meals; help maintain program areas and care for program animals as well as provide high quality experiences for participants that focus on the Camp RIO and EAST Foundation core values.

This position provides optional housing for the individual to live on property from mid-August through the end of May. Pay will be distributed monthly during that timeline. Full benefits and paid time off included.

Considerations: Must be able to attend staff training August 11th —22nd (weekends off) and commit to the full school year (Through the end of May).

What We Offer

Compensation

• Compensation for this role has a set pay for $1,500 a month. Housing on camp grounds is provided as well as occasional meals.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

Accountabilities

Implement designated curriculum for every student group.

• Prepares for, teaches and/or facilitates environmental and outdoor recreation programs based on an established curriculum and safety guidelines.
• Maintains, inventories, and repairs class materials and equipment.
• Identifies and responds to participant behavioral issues in an appropriate manner, as needed.
• Assists in revising curriculum by actively pursuing new teaching techniques and activities to incorporate.

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