Adventures Substitute; -12 grades

Williamsburg Learning Academy is a full-time online program serving students in grades 6–12, designed to provide a flexible, high-quality education centered on purpose, leadership, and meaningful growth. As part of the Williamsburg Learning network, it delivers an award-winning curriculum used by partner schools nationwide, including tuition-free public school options in states like Arizona.

Learning is both rigorous and flexible. Students engage in live, mentor-led classes alongside independent coursework, allowing them to take ownership of their education while receiving consistent guidance. Mentors do more than teach—they help students think critically, engage in discussion, and develop clarity in their ideas.

The program emphasizes learning how to think, not what to think, using discussion-based instruction, classic texts, and engaging content that fosters curiosity and intellectual growth. This is paired with a strong focus on leadership and personal development.

A defining feature of the experience is the balance between online learning and real-world connection. Through in-person “Adventures” and community experiences, students build relationships, explore new environments, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.

Everything is rooted in the mission to prepare promising students for meaningful lives as principled leaders—equipping them to become thoughtful, capable contributors both in school and beyond.

Williamsburg Adventures(WAD) Substitutes are outdoor and leadership enthusiasts who support an Adventures Lead and/or Guide when needed in one of our Adventures courses. Students in this course will earn PE credit for participating in activities like rock climbing, hiking, skiing, survival skills, first-aid, outdoor games, and more. Students will earn elective leadership credit for activities such as attending museums, visiting colleges, going on field trips, service projects, and applying leadership skills in simulations and various activities.

• Adventures Substitutes will be trained on the Williamsburg Adventures formula to infuse each experience with meaning. They must be comfortable participating in 1:1 and group discussions and processing before, during, and after an activity. Adventures Substitutes are required to complete all Safe Schools Training. If the substitute is long-term, the Adventures Coordinator will provide a training schedule.

• Adventures Substitutes will enter an adventure when needed to assist the Adventure Lead or Adventure Guide. Most adventures occur between school hours (9 am - 3 pm) and typically run for two to five hours at various locations. Adventures Substitutes may be asked to guide students, lead discussions, take attendance, and administer first aid if needed. Adventures Substitutes are expected to arrive 30 minutes before the start of the adventure they are subbing for, and help clean up and care for the equipment.

• Adventure courses involve large groups of students. Adventures Substitutes will support Adventures Leads in their responsibility to oversee the safety of students between drop-off and pick-up. Adventures Subs report to the Adventures Lead and Guide in each geographical area.

• Adventures Substitutes should conduct themselves so that they earn the full trust of the group by serving as role models to students and fostering a sense of belonging among them at each adventure.
• Adventures Substitutes extend their influence and contribute to a sense of community.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

• At least 18 years old and one full year post–high school
• Outdoor and/or leadership experience preferred
• Current First Aid & CPR certification (or…