Middle School Field Instructor – Fall 2022

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Middle School Field Instructor – Fall 2022

General Information:
Westside School, located in the Arbor Heights neighborhood of West Seattle, serves ~400 students preschool through eighth grade. For over 40 years the school has emphasized knowing and educating the whole child, learning by doing, and the cultivation of creativity across disciplines. The overnight Outdoor Education program begins in 3rd grade. Through a variety of wilderness based outdoor experiences, each year introduces new skills and promotes individual student growth, teamwork, leadership, and adventure.

Position Summary:
Field instructors on Westside School outdoor trips are primarily responsible for outdoor skill instruction, leading activities and games, leading (or co-leading) decision making related to risk management, helping facilitate daily functions (meals, transitions, etc.), and sharing driving responsibilities. We are currently looking for instructors for the following trips:

5th Grade: Intro to Middle School at Camp Sealth, T 9/13/22 – F 9/16/22
The 5th grade will stay in cabins on Vashon Island’s for a teacher-run week of teambuilding and learning on the grounds of Camp Sealth

6th Grade: Camping and Hiking in Mt. Rainier National Park, T 9/13/22 – F 9/16/22
The 6th grade will be camping for 3 nights, exploring the park through short day hikes, and bonding as a group through games, initiatives, and shared adventures.

Required Prep Dates:
Friday September 9 – On campus orientation and prep
Monday September 12 – On campus prep with students and teachers
Saturday September 17 – On campus cleanup and debrief

Qualifications:
-Current CPR + WFA, WRF, or higher medical certification
-Experience working with youth, preferably middle school age
-Diverse outdoor experience
-Minimum of 21 years of age
-Pass a Washington State background check
-Current driver’s license and willingness to drive 12-15 passenger vehicles
-Preference given to candidates with experience leading outdoor overnight trips with youth in the specified trip regions, those with experience teaching LNT and other wilderness outdoor skills, and those who are able to participate in prep days (in person or via phone with teachers) before the trip.

Compensation:
$200 – $230 / day, depending on experience, for four field days, plus $150 / day for prep and orientation days.

Contact:
If interested, or for more details regarding either trip and/or instructor responsibilities, please submit a resume and two references to Colleen McCullagh, outdoors@westsideschool.org.

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