Program Instructor Overview

The essential duties and responsibilities of a Program Instructor include, but are not limited to:

• Provide a fun and safe environment for all students and clients.
  Teach activity groups of 12 – 15 students in an outdoor classroom setting, and deliver lesson plans that cover various topics such as Science, Outdoor Education, and Leadership.
• Instructors are trained in all class modules (outdoor education, science, team building & leadership), and will receive site specific training similar to a Level 1 ACCT standard in order to help run our challenge courses.
• Provide overnight student supervision for one session during the week. Monday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Friday.
• Daily set-up and takedown of classrooms and activities. Provide a clean slate, and organized classroom/teaching space for following instructors.
• Provide support and student supervision during meal times.
• Instructors are responsible for managing broader behavioral issues & addressing homesickness with students, and coordinating with High School student volunteers while the program is in session.
• Provide mentorship to High School student volunteers.