Description
The Discovery Program at Camp Allen is searching for a residential Environmental Education Instructor for the 2021-2022 school year. Requirements to apply are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, experience working with youth and a desire to wo activities on 1100 acres of pine and hardwood forest in Eastern Texas. All necessary trainings and certifications such as Level I ACCT low and high ropes challenge, NASP or USA archery, ACA flatwater canoe/kayak, Red Cross or AHA first aid/CPR, etc. are furnished and paid as a part of our on-site staff development. School year begins August 15 and endsrk and play outdoors. Instructors teach and lead groups of students from local public and private schools in a variety of environmental, outdoor and adventure education classes and June 1. Salary for beginning instructors is $300 weekly + full room and board and health insurance.
Please reply by sending resume and cover letter to Candy Moore, Director at candym@campallen.org
Requirements
Job Requirements for Discovery Instructor
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, experience working with youth in an outdoor setting, a deep appreciation of nature and a desire to share this with others, plus an enjoyment working out of doors in all kinds of weather.
Job description:
- Teach groups of students in the following areas: * Forest Ecology * Wildlife Communities * Aquatic Biology * Challenge Course * Garden and Farm * Conservation * Archeology * Texas Living History * Native American Studies
- Emphasize interdependency, cooperative behavior, and a positive lifestyle through example and instruction.
- Utilize opportunities to develop and implement new teaching strategies and lessons.
- Gain understanding about and utilize effective class management techniques, following the Discovery Discipline System.
- Maintain and develop environmental program areas.
- Provide written documentation and materials to the Discovery Program for lessons used.
- Promote the program to potential clients when given the opportunity.
- Organize and supervise school programs when required.
- Participate in a community living and working atmosphere, attempting to maintain positive working relationships with all other Camp Allen staff.
- Express commitment and responsibility toward Camp Allen’s program, facility, and property.
- Inform the director of any suggested improvements or breach in policy.
- Participate in a semiannual review process conducted by the instructor and the director.
- Perform any other duties considered to be imperative for Camp Allen’s smooth operation