Outdoor School is a program focused on Oregon’s youth becoming active and knowledgeable citizens, teaching the natural wonders and phenomena of Oregon in the out of doors. Outdoor School teaches students how nature works to empower students to become engaged scientists and citizens within their communities.  High school students provide mentorship and community development and are empowered to become teachers themselves, teaching hands-on immersive science in the field. Competent instructional staffs are employed to ensure a rich, 24-hour, living experience where, without interruption, sixth grade students from the classroom to the outdoors where they can study those things best studied outdoors, plants, animals, water and soil.  Staff are responsible for facilitating a fun, inclusive, safe and authentic experience for students. You act as a role model, mentor and community leader as they process and experience their week at Outdoor School. We are looking for dedicated, culturally sensitive, patient, student centered team players.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work well with teams with diverse perspectives, values and identities
• Shares core values of program-Equity, Inclusion, Authentic Outdoor experiences for youth, care giving, education and teaching
• Dedicated to learning about our curriculum, learning objectives and student outcomes
• Differentiate and tailor to honor and value the various needs and backgrounds of students
• Understanding of the myriad of relationships youth may have with the outdoors and outdoor program based on class, race and gender
• Ability to take initiative and produce results
• Ability to accept feedback graciously and integrate it
• Dedication to communicate in an inclusive and collaborative manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic outdoor environment.
• Experience working with children, high school students and/or adolescents.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma

https://www.mesdoutdoorschool.org/

Additional Skills that are Valued

• Bilingual
• Experience with diverse communities
• Experience with students with special needs
• Diverse life experiences and knowledge