Middle School Bounders Teacher
About The Position
Carroll School seeks a full-time Bounders Educator to deliver high-quality outdoor, experiential education for students in grades 6–8. Rooted in the Outward Bound model, the Bounders program is central to the Carroll experience, helping students build resilience, teamwork, and confidence through adventure-based learning. This role operates within a co-teaching model, with shared responsibility for planning and instruction alongside a partner educator. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of character development and outdoor skill-building. This role includes close collaboration with colleagues and school leadership to ensure a cohesive, mission-aligned program. As the program expands, this educator will help shape its future design, contributing to the development of the program as grades reconfigure: Grades 5–6: Foundational outdoor skills and group cohesion Grades 7–9: Advanced leadership, autonomy, and expeditionary learning
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education, Experiential Education, Outdoor Recreation, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in outdoor education or wilderness leadership
- Strong affinity for working with middle school students
- Collaborative team member; co-teaching experience preferred
- Interest in program development and growth
- Experience in at least three of the following: climbing (low and high ropes), wood craft / wood carving, canoeing, backpacking, wilderness first aid
- Familiarity with outdoor education standards; curriculum mapping experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Co-teach four classes daily
- Plan and deliver engaging, safe, and inclusive outdoor education lessons
- Teach a range of skills (e.g., navigation, fire-building, knot-tying, leadership, collaboration)
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners
- Maintain consistent classroom management and student support practices
- Strengthen co-teaching partnership to maximize team effectiveness
- Support equipment inventory and maintenance
- Oversee and maintain the yearly Bounders budget
- Participate in professional development
- Contribute to the extended day program (minimum one session/year for first three years; additional compensation provided)
- Perform other duties as needed
Benefits
- competitive salary
- strong professional development programming such as Orton Gillingham training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
