QUALIFICATIONS

Required

●      Enthusiasm for learning and teaching about the natural world

●      Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/experience in related field

●      Be available to attend training and teach the scheduled program dates

●      Comfortable being in the outdoors in all weather conditions

●      Excellent organization and communication skills

●      Good judgment, flexibility and ability to work independently and reliably

●      Ability to practice and enforce policy and safety practices as trained

●      Reliable, independent worker and team player

●      Must be 18 years of age or older

●      Ability to adjust teaching methods to accommodate different audiences and learning styles

●      Culturally competent and able to connect with students from a variety of backgrounds

●      Creative, energetic, professional, motivated, cooperative team player willing to have fun

●      Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and a driving history check.

Preferred Qualifications

●      Experience teaching elementary age youth

●      Familiarity with forest ecology

●      CPR/First Aid Certification or advanced certification (Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Instruction

●      Attend all scheduled trainings

●      Instruct small groups of students for all program dates

●      Create a safe learning environment for youth through positive reinforcement, role-modeling and cultural sensitivity

●      Instruct lessons in natural and cultural history, science, the arts and other subjects

●      Do background research to help inform their understanding of the content

●      Receive and give feedback about program curriculum, development and teaching skills

Program Support

●      Participate in program briefings and debriefs

●      Assist with managing and maintaining inventory of program educational materials

●      Assist with other duties as required

●      Report any risk management incidents

Compensation

This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt position, April 8-May 29,  2020. The wage is $13.50 per hour. Benefits include sick leave.

Start Date

April 8th, 2020

Instructor training will be held April 8th and April 10th.

Job Duration

April 8 through May 29, 2020

Program dates are scheduled for each Wednesday and Friday starting April 15th through May 29.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high priority at North Cascades Institute. The Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, citizenship or any other basis prohibited by law in any of its policies or programs.

About North Cascades Institute

The Institute’s mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through transformative learning experiences in nature. Since 1986, we have helped connect people, nature and community through science, art, literature and the hands-on study of natural and cultural history. Our goal is to help people of all ages and backgrounds experience and enjoy the mountains, rivers, forests, people and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest – so all will care for and protect this special place.

North Cascades Institute (www.ncascades.org) is a respected leader among U.S. environmental education organizations, and we believe that sustainable communities are built on healthy environments, vibrant economies and social equity. The Institute is in sound financial health with a $4 million budget and strong reserves, and 15 four-star ratings with Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.