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Outdoor Educator

Posted: February 26, 2022 by MAEE Administration

Category: Deep Portage Learning Center

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Outdoor Educator
Job Type
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Organization Deep Portage Learning Center
Job Description

This is a field teaching position. An instructor can count on spending most of the instructional day outside with students, chaperones, and visiting staff. Our programs include field science classes (Bog Ecology, Bass Pond in Winter, Macroinvertebrate Sampling, Forest Ecology), physical skill building (Canoeing, Climbing, Archery, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing), and cross-disciplinary lessons (Orienteering, Nature Journaling, Biomass Basics, Wind Power, Team Building).

Environmental Educators primarily focus on teaching. The primary audience is children in 4th-6th grade, but educators will gain experience with K-12 students throughout the school year. There are also opportunities to develop and refine curriculum, create interpretive displays, participate in community programming, and contribute to a sustainably managed school.

Why should you consider working at Deep Portage? This job will provide you with valuable teaching experiences in a beautiful outdoor setting. The number of hours and students that you will interact with will tremendously improve your skills as an educator. The campus is a beautiful and inspiring place to live. Client schools and organizations that utilize the Deep Portage program are leaders in their fields. You will find a strong institution that is here to support your professional journey and give you opportunities to grow.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or significant experience)
  • Teaching experience or experience working with youth
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment
  • Creativity, flexibility, and initiative
  • An interest and commitment to lifelong learning
  • Desire to maintain a healthy community and workplace.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Conversational language skills in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other languages
  • First aid or first responder certified

Dates of Employment: September 2022 - May 2023

Salary:  Staff housing and food are provided.  Weekly Salary $375.

Contact: Please send cover letters and resumes to Lindsay Bjorklund: lindsay@deepportage.org

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Location Hackensack, MN
Expires 2022-03-16
Link https://www.deep-portage.org/employment
MAEE Partner Deep Portage Learning Center
Outdoor Educator
  • Part Time & Seasonal
Deep Portage Learning Center
Location: Hackensack, MN
Expires: 2022-03-16
Link: https://www.deep-portage.org/employment
MAEE Partner: Deep Portage Learning Center
Job Description:

This is a field teaching position. An instructor can count on spending most of the instructional day outside with students, chaperones, and visiting staff. Our programs include field science classes (Bog Ecology, Bass Pond in Winter, Macroinvertebrate Sampling, Forest Ecology), physical skill building (Canoeing, Climbing, Archery, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing), and cross-disciplinary lessons (Orienteering, Nature Journaling, Biomass Basics, Wind Power, Team Building).

Environmental Educators primarily focus on teaching. The primary audience is children in 4th-6th grade, but educators will gain experience with K-12 students throughout the school year. There are also opportunities to develop and refine curriculum, create interpretive displays, participate in community programming, and contribute to a sustainably managed school.

Why should you consider working at Deep Portage? This job will provide you with valuable teaching experiences in a beautiful outdoor setting. The number of hours and students that you will interact with will tremendously improve your skills as an educator. The campus is a beautiful and inspiring place to live. Client schools and organizations that utilize the Deep Portage program are leaders in their fields. You will find a strong institution that is here to support your professional journey and give you opportunities to grow.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or significant experience)
  • Teaching experience or experience working with youth
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment
  • Creativity, flexibility, and initiative
  • An interest and commitment to lifelong learning
  • Desire to maintain a healthy community and workplace.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Conversational language skills in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other languages
  • First aid or first responder certified

Dates of Employment: September 2022 - May 2023

Salary:  Staff housing and food are provided.  Weekly Salary $375.

Contact: Please send cover letters and resumes to Lindsay Bjorklund: lindsay@deepportage.org

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