Overview
We are looking for professional, competent, and enthusiastic outdoor instructors to join the Portland Waldorf High School for our 9th grade basecamp trip. You would be working with 3 other instructors (1 being the Outdoor Program Director/trip leader), and up to 20 students. This position is for Sunday, September 22 to Friday, September 27. We will be teaching the basics of, and sharing the stoke for base camping, which is the foundational skillset for most outdoor adventures. We will be at a local state park, less than an hour from Portland.
You would be working under the OP Director and with a team of instructors. We will be teaching students how to exist outside (setting up tents, building fires, camp kitchen 101, etc.). You will also be leading hikes, short lessons (fire building, LNT, etc.), fun games/activities, and giving students pro tips on how to stay comfortable.
These are really fun trips, and are generally low stress. We put on 5 trips a year for all of the grades, so if we all click, there are more work opportunities throughout the year to help fill your shoulder season.
Pay is between $1,200 and $1,800 depending on qualifications.
Qualifications:
Medical Training- First Aid/CPR at minimum, WFR preferred
Education- Background in Outdoor Education, Education, Forestry, or other relevant training
Experience- Teaching, Youth, Guiding, Other Valuable Experiences
Required Skills:
Likes to be around 9th graders, Fun, Enthusiastic, Enjoys teaching, Good Communication (written/verbal), interested and interesting
About Portland Waldorf School
The PWS Outdoor Program aims to foster a sense of wonder, challenge, and confidence in our students, using the Great Outdoors as the catalyst. Each grade has one week-long outdoor trip per year, where they have the opportunity to both grow as a class and as individuals. We use the scaffolding model for our trip progressions, starting with base camping, moving to backpacking, and eventually on to Sea Kayaking in the San Juan Islands!
