Outdoor Education Instructor

Organization

Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center

Job Posted

June 16, 2023

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Jenny Madden

Contact Email

oeccoordinator@battle-creek.k12.mi.us

Contact Phone

(269) 721-8161

Location

Dowling, MI
United States
Instructors at the OEC serve an essential role in the camp experience for visiting students.
Instructors are responsible for providing an engaging and positive experience in the
environmental-based education of students. Instructors oversee groups of students during
the day by leading activities, overnight while supervising groups in the dorms, and are involved with the day to day care of OEC resources, such as animal ambassadors, adventure courses, land, and trails.

Summary

The Outdoor Education Center (OEC), commonly called 'Clear Lake Camp', is a division of the Battle Creek Public School System (BCPS). We are located on Clear Lake in Dowling, Michigan. We offer a serene rural environment less than an hour's drive from Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.

As the oldest school camp in the nation, we have been offering programs to supplement school curriculum for over 60 years. We currently offer overnight and day programs to schools located across southern Michigan. In addition, we host weddings, family retreats, and workshops.

With 175-acres of forests, fields, and lakeshore, the OEC is the perfect setting for groups to connect with nature.

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, and 3 reference contacts to Program Coordinator, at
oeccoordinator@battle-creek.k12.mi.us
Phone inquiries are welcome at 269-721-8161.
More information is on our website www.clearlakecamp.org.
The OEC accepts applications on a rolling basis. Positions close once filled.

 

Compensation Information

COMPENSATION 

Ranges from $82.40 to $103.20 per day, or $10.30 to $12.90 per hour (depending on the program), based on demonstrated skill set and experience. 

Paid training days. 

Private room or cabin housing onsite. 

Meals provided during training and when groups are onsite. 

Employed through EDUStaff with optional healthcare at employee's cost.