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Description
~ The Hyde Wilderness School is part of the Hyde Schools organization, a non-profit enterprise encompassing wilderness education, private boarding campuses, day schools, teacher training programs and national family workshops. ~
Hyde is a nationally recognized leader in character education. Based in Stratton, ME, the Hyde Wilderness School now primarily serves the families of the 300 students enrolled on Hyde’s residential campuses in Bath, ME. The mission of the program is to provide experiences that offer individuals and families defining moments in the wilderness.
Position Overview
Based on Our Bath, ME campus, this teacher will be an integral part of our Lennox Lodge program, a 3 week learning and personal growth expedition for Hyde Students. Assist in program planning, development, training, leadership in the field and various office administrative duties.
BS/BA, WFR, CPR (preferred). The successful candidate will have significant previous wilderness experience involving education and trip-leading, and is an exceptional teacher.
Qualifications
Necessary:
- 4 year College degree: non-specific
- Trip leading experience.
- A willingness to spend large amounts of time outdoors, with short time between trips.
- Good decision making skills.
- Ability to operate independently of supervision.
- Great References
Desirable:
- First aid training. Specifically CPR, FA, Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness EMT
- 1+ Years trip leading experience for a major Outdoor Program, i.e. NOLS, OB, SCA, ETC.
- Demonstrated organizational skills: Logistics, supervision, and budget experience program building, etc.
- Experience working with both adult and adolescent populations.
- Extensive personal experience in the wilderness
- Challenge course experience, ropes course.
Compensation: Competitive salary with benefits.
~ Hyde Schools are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ~