Outdoor Education Lead Instructor

Keystone Science School•Keystone, CO

2d•$720 - $720•Onsite

About The Position

Outdoor Education Lead Program Instructors lead groups of up to 13 students through hands-on science curriculum, team building challenges, leadership development, and social-emotional learning experiences. This role blends teaching, facilitation, and outdoor leadership and requires creativity, adaptability, and a love for working with students in the outdoors. In addition to instruction, Lead Instructors work closely with the Outdoor Education Manager to prepare for coming schools, facilitate staff meetings, and train Instructors on our environmental science curriculum. Each lead is paired with an Instructor to mentor throughout the season, checking in with their mentee on a weekly basis and making time to shadow their teaching. Qualified candidates are excited to model high standards of professionalism in outdoor education both on the clock and in our campus community.

Requirements

Interest in, respect for, and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
Adaptability, creativity, and flexibility while managing children in dynamic environments
Strong behavior management grades 2nd-12th
Strong work ethic and motivation to contribute positively to the KSS community
Commitment to upholding all KSS policies and procedures
Customer service mindset with creative problem-solving skills
Utilize knowledge of hands-on environmental science and teambuilding curriculum to implement in lesson planning
Strong communication around delivering and receiving feedback
Bachelor’s / Associate’s degree / 1 year of college-equivalent coursework
Minimum of 1 year teaching experience in outdoor education
Experience facilitating overnight camping trips
Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certifications; WFR preferred
Must be 20 years of age or older with a minimum of 4 years driving experience, a valid driver’s license, and an excellent driving record
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
Computer proficiency, including experience with Google Suite, Slack, and the ability to learn new software
Able to work a majority of the time outside at high altitude in varying conditions including uneven and slick terrain and unpredictable weather and situations.
Physically able to assist participants with recreation equipment during activities.
Able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. with assistance.
Dexterity, auditory and visual acuity to operate computers and phones or mobile devices.
Auditory and visual acuity to interact with teachers, chaperones, students, and other clients on a daily basis

Nice To Haves

Teach science and teambuilders in both Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Independently manage and teach a group of up to 13 2nd–12th students
Fill out lesson plans and deliver appropriate environmental science curricula
Facilitate team building, leadership, and social-emotional learning activities
Create and maintain an inclusive learning environment for students with diverse backgrounds and learning abilities
Manage student safety by following all health, safety, and risk management procedures
Timely communication with current school program clientele
Support the Outdoor Education Manager in the facilitation of weekly and daily staff meetings
Mentor an instructor throughout the season, checking in and providing feedback in a timely manner
Prepare and run specialty programs in collaboration with the Outdoor Education Manager
Model high standards of professionalism in outdoor education
Create lesson plan outlines for each assigned school
Run evening programs, meal set-up and clean-up, campus cleaning, and on-call responsibilities
Help facilitate staff meetings and staff trainings as assigned
Run camping-based programs at State or National Parks