Elementary & Extended Day Outdoor Ed Guide

Job Description

Title: Elementary and Extended Day Outdoor Education Workshop Guide
Classification: 1.0 FTE, Exempt
Compensation: Commensurate with experience (Union pay scale 2)
Benefits Eligibility: Yes
Licensure: Licensure Area(s): MN Teaching License Elementary
Reports to: Elementary Program Director and Big Canoe Club Program Director
Start Date: August 2024

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
Great River seeks a versatile, active and creative teacher to teach outdoor education to children grades 1-6. This person will also provide structure and supervision during elementary recess and lunch time and instruction and supervision in the after care program. Work hours will be from 9:45 am-5:45 pm daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching & Planning duties:
Elementary Outdoor Education teacher (.5 FTE): Plan and teach team building, movement activities, outdoor education skills and field experiences with a rotating schedule of mixed-age classes including Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) and Upper Elementary (grades 4-6).

Other duties of direct service & supervision:
Guide, Aftercare Program (.3 FTE): Supervise free play & provide outdoor education instruction to students in grades 1-6. Provide consistent behavioral support in our daily aftercare program which encourages creative, open-ended play and self-directed choices and learning.
Recess and/or Lunch Supervision as assigned (.2 FTE): supervise and engage with students during lunch period. Monitor and engage with students at recess and assist other staff members as needed to help ensure a fun and safe experience for all students.

Typical schedule for this role would be planning and administrative time from 9:45-11:00 am and student contact from 11:15-5:45 pm with a scheduled half hour lunch break. This role seeks a creative, child-development minded educator looking to make an impact in a Public Montessori setting.

Qualifications

Required:
2 or more years’ experience leading outdoor education with elementary aged children
MN State Teaching License or the ability to obtain a license
Familiarity with the Montessori method of education
A commitment to education as a transformational experience
An ability to consider the beliefs and perspectives of others
A willingness to support a culture of collaboration and teamwork
Willingness and enjoyment of the outdoors in all types of weather
Desire to be engaged with children ages 6-12
Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degree in field

Preferred:
Experience as an outdoor education teacher
Experiences with cooperative games and social/emotional learning as a physical expression
Experience teaching physical education
Experience instructing skills and topics rooted in experiences of the natural world
Experience in afterschool and/or summer camp programming
Experience with the unique opportunities and challenges of a Montessori program serving ages 6-18.
Willingness to pursue Montessori certification

Institution Description

Great River School is committed to Montessori pedagogy for all. The school began in 2004 with the vision to serve adolescents from grades 7-12. Great River School has grown as a Montessori presence in the Twin Cities area, now encompassing an expanding 1st-6th year elementary population. The role of the guide is to further our mission to provide a quality Montessori education through inspiring learning environments and strong relationships based on respect for the gifts of each student. Great River’s Big Canoe Club provides high-quality, play-based extended day programming before and after school each school day.

Application Instructions/Comments

Send Resume, Letter of Interest and Contact Information and relationship for three professional references (Email preferred) to:

David Nũnez ~ Head of School
Email: info@greatriverschool.org
Great River School
1326 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108