Job details:  Outdoor Education Instructors lead 5th and 6th grade students during 3 to 5 day camps. Instructors are both teachers and camp counselors. The ideal instructor is comfortable leading games, teaching outdoor skills, processing team initiatives, teaching basic ecology, and generally being a leader to students. Training on specific curriculum is provided.  All instructors also spend a few weeks each season as dormitory leaders, supervising either the boys or girls dorm for a week instead of daytime teaching duties. Our instructors provide 24 hour supervision to students by working in teams and shifts. A typical work day lasts about 10 hours, with time-off to chill in your cabin or run to town each morning or evening. All instructors are trained to lead all activities, from running a meal to supervising dorms at night to low ropes to predator-prey games and so much more!

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required. Prefer fields such as education, outdoor recreation, natural sciences, or related.
• Experience working with children required. Prefer classroom, camp, and/or outdoor education experience.
• Before hire, complete background check, drug screen, and central registry check as well as online training modules.
• Live on site during school camp. Individual housing provided in either cabin or lodge room.
• More details on our website!

Duration:

• Spring 2017 season staff training will begin around April 10, 2017. Season runs through June 9, 2017. Summer day camp opportunities available to spring and fall instructors too.
• Fall generally runs from September through mid December.