FACILITATOR, BALARAT EDUCATION

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

12h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Balarat Eductaion Facilitator will lead, facilitate, and coordinate 5th grade class overnight visits to the Balarat Outdoor Education Center. Facilitate 3rd grade day trips to Genesee Mountain Park. This includes design and development of course materials. Provide a safe learning environment in an outdoor setting, including high risk elements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Or relevant work experience is required
One (1+) year of experience working in an outdoor education setting is required
Two Hundred (200+) hours working with children in a classroom or educational program
Candidates must be willing to attend the required Wilderness First Aid training and CPR training classes and maintain certifications throughout employment
Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
Effective time management and organizational skills
Effective communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Work collaboratively with others on a team
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
Ability to work flexible schedule, including overnight stays at Balarat Outdoor Education Center
Ability to coordinate and work effectively with site staff and diverse student population
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to adapt training delivery methods to various learning styles and skill sets and to adapt delivery based on audience and time constraints in order to provide the best learning environment
Proficiency with Google Suite products
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Responsibilities

Design/develop full day and overnight outdoor programs
Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rules of conduct and behavior for a class of fifth graders while they are on the Balarat site
Instruct a classroom of 5th grade students at Balarat with the assistance of their classroom teacher
Set-up, facilitate, operate, train on, and monitor safety for high elements such as the Giant Swing, Zipline, and High Ropes Course
Coordinate and instruct 3rd grade day trips to Genesee Mountain Park
Supervise and provide input on evaluation for high school student leaders (grades 9-12)
Provide supervision overnight for 5th grade students. Sleep in corresponding genders dormitory overnight as the sole adult
Keep fifth grade and high school students as well as other DPS staff safe during extended trips in the wilderness
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, staff, bus drivers and food service personnel
Collaborate with other Balarat educators in evaluating programs and developing activities
Prepare, update and organize designated student records, papers and documents, ensuring integrity and accuracy
Maintain and ensure both the security and confidentiality of student information
Complete all training programs satisfactorily, and attend all required meetings
Demonstrate cultural competency while working with urban and/or diverse populations