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Description
Introduction:
Echo Hill Outdoor School is a residential experiential education school located in Worton, Maryland on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. As a community of educators we take responsibility to create a climate of freedom and growth through sharing a safe, fun, educational experience in the outdoors. The School provides a general outdoor education program to students from grades three through eight on a weekly basis. Additional programming is offered to younger children, high school and college students, and adult groups.
The program focuses on three major curriculum areas:
(1) science and watershed ecology;
(2) individual and group development (adventure education); and
(3) history and the human environment.
Responsibilities:
Teach a variety of field classes, supervise residential life of student groups, debrief weekly programs, and assist with special events.
Requirements:
Residential positions are available for individuals with initiative, motivation, energy, creativity, and commitment.
Background in education, recreation, environmental education, adventure learning, psychology, natural sciences, marine biology, or other related fields.
Experience working with and relating well to students of all ages.
Compensation:
Starting salary $150 to $175 per week plus full room and board. Potential for ten month contract. Staff medical available.
Deadline:
We welcome applications year round. Primary employment start dates are March and September.
To apply:
Send or email resume and references to:
Betsy Zelter McCown,
Associate Director
Echo Hill Outdoor School
13655 Bloomingneck Road
Worton, MD 21678