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Educational Programs - Field Education Faculty
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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location Wyoming - America North
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Company Name Teton Science Schools
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Description
IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Teton Science Schools of Jackson, Wyoming is seeking a highly motivated administrator/educator with extensive science education experience to create, plan and implement field science education programs for kids, families and adults in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Teton Science Schools has offered quality education experiences since 1967. Our two campuses sit on the doorstep of Grand Teton National Park, our wilderness classroom where we offer direct learning experiences with the natural world through exploration of the landscape and wildlife.

Qualifications
  • Three years of full-time outdoor education and/or science education experience
     o Extensive experience creating, implementing and evaluating natural science curriculum
     o Extensive risk management experience
     o Experience facilitating large groups
     o Ability to hike at least five miles a day while carrying a full backpack
     o Experience facilitating camping excursions and teaching backcountry skills
     o It is a requirement of the position that you are able to manage risk and make leadership decisions at all  times while driving and leading groups on hikes in a wilderness setting
  • One year educational leadership and administrative experience
     o Superior organizational skills
     o Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
     o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
     o Ability to work both independently and cooperatively on a team
     o Willingness to take initiative, solve problems and manage a variety of tasks calmly, effectively and with humor
     o Experience mentoring and evaluating educators
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in science, education or related field. Master’s degree in science, education or related field preferred.
  • Spanish speaking skills preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
     o No DUI or DWI in the past 3 years
     o No more than two moving violations in the last three years
  • Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications valid through 2012.
  • Willingness to work long hours and untraditional work weeks including some nights and weekends
 
Responsibilities
  • Work with visiting groups to develop customized, high-quality natural science and environmental education programs for adult, family, and/or youth residential and nonresidential programming
  • Train, evaluate and develop a team of educators to assure the implementation of thematic, place-based, hands-on curriculum for field days and evening programs
  • Mentor a team of educators in facilitating programs that include:
    o Understanding of local natural history
    o Inquiry-based learning
    o Participation in field research
    o Participation in stewardship projects
    o Meaningful use of technology
    o Development of teamwork, communication and leadership skills
    o Responsibility for self and care of equipment
    o Hiking, backcountry travel, front country camping and backcountry living
    o Management of participant risk and empowerment of participants to become risk managers during all instructor-led activities
 
  • Assist with administrative duties necessary for high quality programs and efficient customer service
  • Manage and schedule resources: teaching supplies, technology, vehicles, residence lodges, teaching spaces, and outdoor equipment
     o Design program and staff schedules in conjunction with staff and visiting groups
 
  • Assist with cleaning and maintaining residential lodges, teaching spaces, dining lodge, equipment and supplies
  • Safely drive fifteen passenger vans, canoe trailers and mini-buses to transport students, staff and equipment to field sites
Benefits
  • Salaried and fully benefited position.
  • Affordable campus housing available on a first come first serve basis
  • Meals are available while groups are on campus
  • Proximity to Jackson, Wyoming and Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
Teton Science Schools are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Successful applicant will be required to pass a background check, driving check and drug screening.
 
To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, TSS application and three letters of reference toemployment@tetonscience.org. The subject line of the e-mail must state “Field Education Faculty.” Application materials may be submitted prior to receipt of letters of reference.
 
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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