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Lead Teacher for Semester Program / Outdoor Educator
Kroka Expeditions, a Non Profit Earth Living Skills School, located
in Marlow, NH is looking for an experienced outdoor educator to
lead and teach in our unique semester programs as well as in the
summer and school outreach programs. We are looking for an outstanding
teacher with both wilderness and academic teaching background, who
is capable of leading extended wilderness journeys by ski, canoe
and on foot while teaching a fully integrated curriculum, which
encompasses academics, traditional and indigenous handwork, singing,
leadership and life skills.
Job Description:
- To lead one of the semester programs per year.
- To further develop the curriculum.
- To guide in summer and school programs.
- To assist in marketing.
- Full time, year round or nine-month position. Minimum of three-year
commitment.
Qualifications:
- Teaching skills:
Experienced educator, who can work with high school and elementary
aged students; is a flexible, resourceful generalist but can also
take the lead in at least one academic area; should be able to work
with students to identify and develop individual learning needs
and projects and support students to achieve their goals through
facilitating experiential work in the field; should be able to work
with diverse learning styles and types. Art and Music skills are
a plus. Knowledge of or interest in Waldorf philosophy is necessary.
- Outdoor Leadership Skills:
Substantial personal backcountry experience, including remote expeditions.
Substantial experience in teaching and/or guiding in the wilderness.
Experience and/or interest in traditional wilderness living skills.
Strong connection to the Natural World.
- Counseling Skills:
Possesses strong group management/development skills.
Is able to work with individual struggles.
Understands adolescents.
Ability to foster positive learning experiences for the group as
a whole community.
- Personal Qualifications:
Strong ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people.
Open to learn form past Kroka teachers.
Ability to make decisions based on common sense.
Serves as a good role model for adolescents.
Adventurous and resourceful
A problem-solver and self-manager
Mechanically inclined
Organized and detail oriented.
Physically fit.
Hard worker with exceptional work ethics.
Basic Computer Skills
Starting Date:
Spring, Summer or Fall 2008
Benefits and Compensation:
Competitive salaries and benefits; Health Insurance after 1st year
of full time employment, retirement benefits after 2nd year of employment;
Room and partial Board provided.
To Apply:
Please review Kroka mission statement, philosophy, programs and
curriculum on line at www.Kroka.org.
Then send a handwritten letter of interest with your resume and
two written recommendations to:
Lisl Hofer, Semester Coordinator,
767 Forest Road,
Marlow, NH, 03456.
Please, no phone or email inquiries.
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