Overview
Assistant Program Coordinator – Nature on Wheels
Are you seeking to further your career in environmental and outdoor education? Outdoor Classroom is seeking an Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) for our Nature on Wheels program this spring. The APC will work closely with the Program Coordinator (PC) to assist in administrative tasks and support the day-to-day operation of the program. This position primarily focuses on administrative duties, with teaching responsibilities on an as-needed basis. The APC will also collaborate with the PC to train and provide support to our traveling outdoor education instructors.
Who we are
Outdoor Classroom is the largest outdoor education program in the Northeast, dedicated to experiential education with a focus on science, nature, outdoor living skills, and social-emotional learning. We offer transformative programming for thousands of elementary and middle school students annually in the northeastern United States.
Responsibilities
Assist the Program Coordinator in contacting schools and creating schedules
Book staff accommodations when necessary
Assisting in staff training by helping create the training schedule, teaching classes, and leading training sessions
Oversee the organization and maintenance of program supplies
Support instructors, and giving feedback when appropriate
Observe instructors teach when necessary
Help with curriculum enhancements and improvements
Help with weekly staff assignments
Assist in other administrative duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator
Act as lead instructor when assigned
Teach as needed based on bookings and if instructors are sick
Must live in provided housing during the program season
Work schedule
Monday through Friday each week of the spring season with some travel on Sundays. The APC will help the PC with staff training starting on April 27, and the season ends on June 5.
Salary & benefits
The APC is paid $735 per week. Shared accommodation is provided. (Service animals only. Sorry, no ESAs.) Mileage reimbursement with carpooling perks for work-related travel. Hotels, Airbnb, or rooms at Outdoor Classroom’s residential sites are arranged when working with schools located far from your home base.
Qualifications
You must have experience working with elementary and middle school students, preferably in an educational or outdoor setting. We are looking for candidates who have some leadership or staff management experience. The APC must possess a reliable vehicle for traveling to schools and parks throughout New England and eastern New York. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
How to apply
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://outdoorclassroom.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1698457-243202.html
About Outdoor Classroom LLC
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.
