Field Instructor - NW Outdoor Science School - 26​/27 School Year

Field Instructor

In alignment with the Northwest Regional Education Service District's mission statement, this position assumes responsibility for the planning and implementation of field-based environmental education programs at residential Outdoor Science School sites. This position is overnight, requiring the employee to live on-site during the work week Monday-Friday. Room and board are provided. Our program operates at multiple sites in Northwest Oregon near the following communities:
Vernonia, Salem, Cloverdale, and Rockaway Beach. This position is seasonal, but there may be an opportunity available to continue employment in future sessions. The employee will be compensated 50 hours per week. Weekly schedule varies from Monday-Friday or Sunday-Thursday. Most work weeks are 5 days. Due to the seasonal camp-based nature of this position, it is exempt from state overtime wage regulations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• College graduate or equivalent amount of directly related experience.
• Ability and desire to work with children.
• Training, knowledge, and previous work experience with relevant subject matter.
• Valid American Red Cross Basic First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate or ability to obtain certificate within timeline specified by district.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships in a residential work environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)
• Ability to manage both large and small groups of students safely through various program activities.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn best practices in Outdoor Education to share content knowledge with students attending the Outdoor School program.
• Ability to work on a team and collaborate with others.
• Knowledge of restorative practices and compassionate conflict resolution.
• Personable, timely, and communicative.
• Ability to follow lesson plans as provided by Northwest Outdoor Science School.

Essential Functions:

The duties listed below are not inclusive, but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Train counselors (high school & college volunteers) to teach field study content

B. Mentor counselors and staff assistants while they teach elementary and middle school students

C. Provide direct instruction to elementary students

D. Develop lesson plans and outlines of duties for counselors and teachers

E. Prepare teaching and student guides and other necessary instructional materials

F. Use small group study in a discovery approach under instructor guidance G. Motivate students to be informed, concerned, and involved in their environment. H. Meet with teachers daily to plan instructional activities to meet the needs of the students I. Work with other Field Instructors and Site Supervisors to integrate all field studies J. Evaluate program and instruction quality to offer the best possible learning opportunities K.

At every opportunity, encourage teachers to participate in educational activities L. Be consistently aware of student and staff health and safety while on field study M. Be responsible for all assigned supplies and materials N. Strive to minimize physical impacts on field study areas O. Perform other duties as assigned, including leading social and recreational activities P. Assist with emergency situations as needed