The instructor position is well suited for folks with experience in outdoor education, classroom teaching and/or engaging and supporting low-income and students of color.
We are looking for someone who wants to be challenged and work hard towards educational equity and who can handle a lot of responsibility and details. The position is best suited for a driven, positive and independent worker.
Compensation: 1st Year regular pay is $20/hour (plus housing) for those holding (CDL) Commercial Drivers License (38-45 hours/week, approx. $800/week).
[1st Year regular pay is $15/hour (plus housing) until you get your CDL (38-45 hours/week, approx. $600/week).]
Instructor Responsibilities:
This is a full-time, school-year (late August-early June) position
General Program Expectations
Be committed to the Vida Verde mission and vision; embody the Vida Verde values at work
Manage student groups to success utilizing Vida Verde’s positive-reinforcement group management techniques. Create an awesome space and team each week with a classroom of high-potential human beings.
Lead games and activities, practice conflict resolution, be a role model.
Collaborate with the instructor team to develop an emotionally safe and supportive learning environment for the students
Ensure students’ physical safety
Respect and engender understanding for the diversity of our staff and students
Connect with and understand students as individuals, take time to learn about them and their communities
Facilitate safe and positive interactions between students
Embrace a culture of feedback via peer-to-peer observations, teacher evaluations, video recordings, team debriefs, monthly meetings with your manager and quarterly goal setting
Drive safely and learn the particulars of driving & attending to the Vida Verde vehicles
Interact positively and professionally with donors and site visitors
Be willing to take on responsibility for unexpected challenges and opportunities that arise
Arrive on-time to all work engagements, including program shifts, meetings, etc
Support and direct classroom teachers & chaperones
JEDI work: Contribute to an inclusive culture and commit to the org's JEDI statement. Work to achieve goals outlined in the Org-wide JEDI plan which are applicable to your position
