Outdoor Program Instructor

Oregon Episcopal School • Portland, OR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon Episcopal School seeks Outdoor Program Instructors for the 2026-27 school year. The OES Outdoor Program Instructor position works part time at OES throughout the year to work on and off campus to support and lead trips and Experiential Education Programs for Lower, Middle, and Upper School at Oregon Episcopal School. The work on campus could include leading lessons outside in the woods and wetlands, leading and supervising rock wall programs, assisting with programs out on OES challenge course, and delivering preparation and training lessons for trips inside and outside. The work off campus could include supervising students in cabins or hotel rooms while on a class trip, in tents while on a grade level camping trip, or out in the wilderness while on a river or backpacking trip with Upper School students. The ability to account for the whereabouts of students at all times is essential. Working and collaborating with salaried teachers on these experiences is common. Building cohesion with students, and developing an appreciation of stepping out of individual comfort zones, taking care of others and understanding how to respect the environments in which we travel to and visit are cornerstone responsibilities.

Requirements

• BA or equivalent in education or related field
• Experience leading students in the outdoor locales in which the experience is to happen
• Intercultural competency, ability to engage appropriately with a diverse community and to teach diverse groups of students effectively, demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
• Digital literacy; intermediate MS Office suite, Google Docs/Drive, and other web-based applications, video conferencing, and other applications as appropriate to job duties, ability to adapt as digital tools evolve and change

Nice To Haves

• Experience with teaching students outdoor education or a related field
• Experience leading students in the locales in which the experience is to happen
• Wilderness First Responder Certification

Responsibilities

• Report to campus at the agreed time, and contact Experiential Education Director or Assistant Exp. Ed. Director if there is any delay.
• Carry out lessons, regular routines, and supervision duties according to the Experiential Education Director or Assistant Exp. Ed. Director, and school policies around, on and off campus programming.
• Provide a written or verbal reflection at the end of the experience to communicate with the Experiential Education Director or Assistant Exp. Ed. Director about the positives, near misses, and negative outcomes of these experiences.
• Account for the whereabouts of all participants throughout the entire experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree