Community & Experiential Advisor; CEA

Alzar School + Gap is an independent semester school that has been a leader in experiential education for high school-age students, with beautiful, inspiring permanent campuses in the mountains of Idaho and in Patagonia, Chile. Alzar’s robust experiential education program allows students to elevate their leadership through meaningful, multi-week expeditions, weekend and after-school activities, and intentional courses. Faculty and students are passionate, engaged, and united by a commitment to the school’s foundations.

Alzar School offers students challenging and engaging instruction at the Honors or AP level. As a school community, we value diverse experiences, perspectives, identities, and skill sets.

Alzar is currently seeking Community & Experiential Advisors (CEAs) who motivate, inspire, and educate students. This is a full-time, local (non-remote), early-career position focused on supporting and guiding students through Alzar’s residential life and outdoor adventure programs.

CEAs work closely with students on campus and on expeditions, assisting with their academic, social, and personal development through daily interactions and structured programming. Responsibilities include coordinating student meals, facilitating a variety of student activities, teaching Alzar School’s residential life curriculum, and monitoring academic study halls. This staff member will also play a critical role in upholding community norms and maintaining a safe, respectful, and growth-oriented living environment.

Additionally, CEAs work within the school’s medical program, administering medications and facilitating visits to local clinics or hospitals as needed.

Alzar is fortunate to operate in some of the most spectacular environments, including (but not limited to) the Wild & Scenic Main Salmon River, Boise and Payette National Forests, Patagonia National Park, and the Rio Baker. The CEA position is based out of our campus in Cascade, Idaho, and includes extended periods of work in Patagonia, Chile.

CEAs are provided with shared housing both in Idaho and in Chile. They are expected to live and work in Chile during the time that students are abroad—typically from approximately October 24 to December 16 and again from January 27 to March 23 (around eight weeks per semester).

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position beginning July 29, 2026. The selected candidate will be offered an initial one-year contract.

Alzar School CEAs are passionate educators who are eager to share their enthusiasm for the outdoors and curiosity for cultural learning. We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and firmly believe that a diverse team strengthens our community and our connections with students. Some applicants may bring strengths in academic, outdoor, residential, leadership, or cultural areas, even if they have less experience in others.

We look forward to the opportunity to review your application.

• Supervising students in the school’s residential life program, both on and off campus, in Chile and Idaho

• Living in housing adjacent to but separate from students during the semester program

• Upholding Alzar School’s Code of Conduct and maintaining a safe, supportive learning and living environment

• Leading after-school and weekend activities, including whitewater kayaking/rafting, service learning, and cultural exchange

• Teaching 2–4 periods per week of Alzar School’s Outdoor Adventure Activity (PE) class

• Substituting in academic classes as needed during scheduled workdays

• Collaborating with a team of CEAs to facilitate student experiences

• Facilitating regular student community meetings

• Teaching Alzar School’s residential life curriculum, focused on essential skills for success in a boarding school setting

• Instructing students in outdoor competencies such as whitewater kayaking, swiftwater awareness, camp craft, and wilderness first aid

• Advising 3–5 students as part of the school’s advisory program

• Occasionally facilitating or co-facilitating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) curriculum as guided by the Director of Student Success, Equity, and Belonging

Each CEA is assigned an…