Overview
OVERVIEW
The Dunn School Outdoor Education Program is seeking experienced field instructors for the school’s fall 2023 7th grade trip to Pinnacles National Park.
COMPENSATION
Instructors will generally have three (3) prep days, five (5) days in the field, and one (1) optional debrief/post-trip administration day.
Updated Daily Rates
For trail group leaders, on-campus prep days will now pay a $120/day daily rate and field days will pay a $300/day daily rate. This amounts to approximately $1,860 per trip pre-tax, depending on actual hours/days worked.
Outdoor Education Staff also receive free on-campus housing, free meals at the exceptional dining hall, and free access to the campus and school facilities in addition to a travel reimbursement up to $300 for instructors living more than fifty miles from campus. The school’s location in the Santa Ynez Valley is also an incredible location for personal exploration.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will hold a current WFR or W-EMT and CPR certification, will have extensive personal and professional experience on extended backcountry trips, and will be passionate about facilitating powerful educational experiences for youth in the outdoors.
PROGRAM
The Outdoor Education Program is a central aspect of a Dunn School education. As of 2018, successful participation in at least one outdoor education trip each year is a graduation requirement for all students. These trips are designed to help students ignite an interest in the outdoors, develop a sense of stewardship towards the natural world, and build meaningful relationships amongst students and members of the professional community.
ROLE
The instructor will be responsible for the facilitation of outdoor education trips, the teaching of the Dunn School Outdoor Education curriculum, and risk management while in the field. This includes pre-trip packing and planning and post-course student evaluations and debriefs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Serve as the lead instructor, alongside a member of the Dunn Faculty, on a 5-day basecamping expedition for 8-10 students
-Assist in route planning, equipment packing and repair, food packing, and trip administration
-Drive vehicles of various sizes with students to and from the trip site
-Teach and facilitate the Dunn Outdoor Education Program curriculum for each grade/trip, with learning outcomes focusing on developing outdoor skills, discovering a sense of place, and applying and reflecting on the Dunn Core Values (emotional wellness, physical readiness, intellectual growth, social responsibility, and moral courage).
DATES
The contract dates are:
October 2 – 6, 2023
LOCATION
Pinnacles National Park (7th Grade)
Qualifications:
WFR with CPR
About Dunn School
The Program:
The Dunn School community educates whole students to their fullest potential in preparation for a life of learning and responsible leadership in society. The school recognizes that not all learning happens within the confines of a traditional classroom and is committed to engaging students in a variety of different educational environments.
The Outdoor Education Program is a central aspect of a Dunn School education. As of 2018, successful participation in at least one outdoor education trip each year is a graduation requirement for all students. These trips are designed to help students ignite an interest in the outdoors, develop a sense of stewardship towards the natural world, and build meaningful relationships amongst students and members of the professional community.
