Outdoor Education Instructor Job at Outdoor Classroom, Old Orchard Beach, ME

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  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Old Orchard Beach, ME

Job Description

A day in the lifeAs an Outdoor Education Instructor, you will have the joy of being welcomed each morning by eager 4th to 8th graders ready for a day of outdoor exploration and learning. Your main responsibility will be leading groups of 12-14 students through their day and evening activities. Our lessons are hands-on and aim to foster critical thinking while uncovering the connections between the natural and human-made world. Favorite staff-led activities include team-building exercises (low ropes), aquatic biology, wood carving, outdoor cooking, and night hikes. You can check out our full list of activity options by clicking this link! prior experience in teaching these classes? Don't worry! We start the spring season with one week of paid staff trainingAs put by a former staff member "Im encouraged to use my unique skills and interests in my teaching. I work alongside instructors who are just as passionate as I am, and its so rewarding to have a positive and educational impact on so many students every week. The beautiful locations, amazing leadership, and plain old fun have kept me coming back season after season. - Shelby F., Fall 21-Spring 25Work scheduleInstructors work from Monday to Friday. The season starts with 1 week of paid staff training. Exact start and end dates vary slightly by location. Generally staff training starts in mid-March to early April, and the season ends in mid-June.QualificationsSuccessful candidates will have a strong desire to work outdoors and enjoy working with elementary and middle school students. A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team are highly valued. Given the nature of the role, you should be comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles per day with students and working long days (breakfast through evening programs, with some breaks during the day). A Bachelors degree is preferred, but not required. Salary, housing, and mealsOutdoor Education Instructors earn $615 per week. We provide shared accommodations for the season. Meals are provided by the dining hall when schools are on-site. Food on weekends is supplemented through a stipend for the whole staff team. As housing is shared, please note that pets and ESAs are not allowed.If interested, we encourage you to apply! If your resume doesn't show experience working with children, please include a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.
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Job Tags

Monday to Friday, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift

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