The Science Educators will: 

• Collaborate with school teachers, program leaders, and HICSL staff to design learning opportunities that align with Hurricane Island teaching philosophies, program goals, and student needs;
• Cultivate a culturally responsive, inclusive learning community using a student- centered approach to teaching;
• Create and lead structured evening programs with student participants;
• Assume primary responsibility for student wellness including, but not limited to:
  • Overnight supervision and overnight on-call duties as necessary;
  • Managing student physical, social, and emotional safety in outdoor settings;
  • Safeguarding student health needs and confidentiality according to existing medical records and emergent conditions;
• Mentor an undergraduate Teaching Assistant and be a positive role model for all Assistants/Interns and program participants;
• Maintain a growth mindset and participate in program improvement by ensuring delivery of all HICSL evaluation instruments to program participants and consistently integrating feedback from evaluations into practice;
• Participate in weekly reflections on best practices in teaching and learning with other education staff members;
• Document lesson plans, program schedules, and program notes;
• Assist with HICSL and student-led field research projects; and
• Participate as a full member of HICSL’s intentional community, including:
  • Following and enforcing campus policies and community expectations;o Welcoming visitors to the island and communicating about HICSL’s mission and work;
  • Participating in community tasks including daily and weekly chores; and
  • Performing other duties relating to the organization’s goals and mission as required.