Assistant Program Coordinator

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Organization

Nature's Classroom New England

Job Posted

May 31, 2023

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

https://www.naturesclassrooms.com/

Careers

Contact Name

Rachel D'Angio

Contact Email

staff@naturesclassrooms.com

Deadline to Apply

Location

Lakeside, CT
United States
Eager to take your career in environmental and outdoor education to the next level? Nature's Classroom New England is looking for a dedicated Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) to join our residential outdoor education program this fall. The APC plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth program operation, assisting the Program Coordinator (PC) in administrative tasks, and stepping into teaching roles when necessary. You'll also work collaboratively with the PC to train and support our outdoor education instructors.

Summary

Who we are

As the largest outdoor and environmental education program in the northeastern US, we specialize in experiential education with a focus on science, nature, and social-emotional learning. We provide engaging and transformative programming for elementary and middle school students, hosting overnight field trips for hundreds of schools each spring and fall at our seven picturesque sites.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the PC in contacting schools, creating schedules, and handling programming when the PC is away.
  • Supervising schools and specific school sections during their visit, handling all aspects of programming including communication with schools, program oversight, and staff supervision.
  • Participating in staff training by helping with schedule creation, teaching classes, and leading training sessions.
  • Assigning resource tasks to staff and acting as a role model for instructors.
  • Providing support and appropriate feedback to fellow instructors.
  • Engaging in daily meetings with the PC and observing instructors' teaching as needed.
  • Assisting with curriculum enhancements and improvements.
  • Undertaking other administrative duties as assigned by the PC.

Work schedule

The work schedule runs from Monday through Friday each week of the fall season. The APC will assist the PC with staff training starting on August 28, 2023, and the fall season will wrap up around mid-November.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have experience working with elementary and middle school students, preferably in an educational or outdoor setting. Leadership or staff management experience is highly desirable. The APC must be physically capable of navigating uneven terrain quickly during emergencies. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.

How to apply

If this opportunity ignites your passion for outdoor education, we encourage you to apply! Our application process is simple and quick. You’ll need to submit your resume and answer a few questions. If your application progresses, you'll participate in a video interview and provide some references.

Apply online at: https://naturesclassrooms.isolvedhire.com

For any queries, feel free to reach out to us at staff@naturesclassrooms.com

Compensation Information

The APC earns a daily rate of $160. Shared accommodation and meals (when schools are on-site) are provided. When schools are not on-site, a communal staff kitchen and food stipend are available.