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Outdoor Education Leadership Program Instructor (1.0 FTE, 24/25 School Year) - PATHS

Portland Public Schools | Portland, ME, United States

Posted Date 4/10/2024
Description
Summary: We seek an enthusiastic and experienced Outdoor Leadership Instructor to join our PATHS team. As an Outdoor Leadership Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in providing our students with transformative outdoor experiences. Responsibilities include leading and instructing various outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, and kayaking, as well as teaching essential outdoor leadership skills, including risk management, group dynamics, and Leave-No-Trace principles.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Lead and instruct various outdoor activities, including hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, and kayaking.
  • Teach outdoor leadership skills like risk management, group dynamics, and Leave No Trace principles.
  • Develop and implement outdoor education programs.
  • Assess and evaluate participants' progress.
  • Maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all policies of the Portland Public Schools.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Outdoor Education, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience leading and instructing outdoor activities.
  • Proven ability to teach and communicate effectively.
  • Strong knowledge of outdoor leadership skills and Leave No Trace principles.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Maine Department of Education teaching endorsement 874*
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a beautiful and challenging environment.
  • Make a positive impact on the lives of others.
*Note: The successful applicant does not have to be certified at the time of hire. However, they must be eligible for certification within two years of employment. Interested candidates are recommended to apply for certification to the MDOE for endorsement 874 to determine certification requirements.
Job Type
Regular
Industry
Education

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