Summer Environmental Program Instructor

ABOUT MOSS: Our K12 Programs use the outdoor environment as an integrative context for learning. We encourage a hands-on approach to scientific thinking highlighting the relationships between biological, physical, and social systems. Programs focus on building community skills, fostering a sense of place, and developing scientific literacy. Students practice science through hands-on exploration and experimentation, student-directed inquiries, and the opportunity to apply these skills and knowledge to real problems and situations.

Visit https://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/mccall-field-campus/programs-and-services/moss to learn more about MOSS Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

80% Assist in delivering MOSS Residential and Outreach Programs by:

• Designing and facilitating student-centered, inclusive, and equitable outdoor science programs and lessons for elementary, middle, and high school students
• Designing and facilitating field experiences that focus on building community skills, a sense of place, and science literacy through exploration and various modes of discussion, rather than sharing “facts” about the environment
• Facilitating one-day to week-long field experiences for students using techniques that present multiple perspectives and ways of knowing, are culturally relevant, and are differentiated according to student needs
• Managing physical and emotional risk for K12 students in an un-regulated outdoor environment
• Delivering pre-planned 90-minute Evening Programs to large groups of 20-80 students as needed

20% Contribute to Team effort by:

• Participating in planning meetings and debriefs with a willingness to learn from mistakes, address conflicts, and improve instruction.
• Participating in Community Care tasks such as tidying classroom spaces for other instructors to use and caring for program equipment.
• Assisting with other programming needs (e.g., maintenance of program equipment, facilities, or food service help) as needed
• Variety of tasks as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, or experience in environmental science, education, or relevant field
• At least one year of relevant experience facilitating outdoor science or similar programming for K12 students with a focus on exploration and discussion as ways to make meaning from observations.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering equitable and inclusive communities in facilitation of student groups and in the workplace.
• Willingness to promote a learning facilitation and work environment while also attending to the needs of students and other McCall Field Campus guests
• Willingness to contribute to MOSS Community through participating in shared community chores.
• Willingness to carry out oral and written instructions of direct supervisor.
• Current Wilderness First Aid or ability to obtain certification prior to starting work.
• Ability to follow MOSS risk management, address concerns and needs in residential and commercial environments and to work variable hours (day and evening) as needed.
• Ability to pass a federal background check and adhere to UI Protecting Minors best practices.
• Must be able to move on packed dirt and paved trails up to 7 miles per day and 100 ft of elevation gain.
• Must be able to carry 20lbs of equipment up to 7 miles per day

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience implementing the McCall Outdoor Science School education philosophy, outdoor leadership and environmental education curriculum and practices.
• Experience with: the general public/public setting, working in a service related industry, managing small crews, project layout and assignment, working in a university/academic environment.
• Demonstrated dependability: commitment to teamwork, effective communication and using effective human relations skills.

TO APPLY

Send a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for 3 professional references to ekochevar@uidaho.edu