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Organization
NIU Lorado Taft Campus
Job Posted
January 25, 2024
Job status
Job Category
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Melanie Costello
Contact Email
melcostello@niu.edu
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
Oregon, IL
United States
United States
NIU Lorado Taft Campus strives to provide kids with fun, positive experiences in nature while also encouraging learning in the outdoors. The Taft outdoor education instructors develop, prepare and teach 4th-8th grade students on a range of topics including ecology, outdoor skills, history, team building, and more!
Summary
Position Description Summary: The Outdoor Education Instructor is responsible for the instruction of resident outdoor education experiences for elementary and middle school students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and teach classes, primarily in the outdoor environment, to students in the 4th to 8th grades.
- Develop curricula and resources for the program.
- Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of campus teaching, habitat, and resource storage areas.
- Participate in staff training prior to teaching and throughout the school year.
- Assist in the coordination of the residential outdoor education program.
- Provide guest services and assist in security and emergency procedures.
- Complete projects assigned by the faculty supervisors.
Compensation Information
$2,275/month; private room in furnished, shared housing; welcome to meals when dining hall is in operation; health, vision, and dental insurance.