Environmental Educators

For details, see https://www.hurricaneisland.net/employment

FULL SEASON: May 1 - October 15

COMPENSATION: Minimum $735.59/week, Exempt

This is a paid, contracted position without benefits. Employees receive rustic housing for the entirety of their contracted employment and meals are provided when on Hurricane island. Wages are commensurate with experience.

The Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership (Hurricane) is seeking Educators for the 2022 island season. The position requires living and working on Hurricane Island. Educators will work closely with the Director of Education and the Education Manager to implement delivery of Hurricane Island’s hands-on, experiential science education and leadership programs to (primarily) middle and high school students attending the various programs on Hurricane Island. Educators will mentor an undergraduate Education Intern, working as a team with school groups, visiting programs, and open enrollment summer programs. Educators are expected to be integrated into the day-to-day operations of the island and help Hurricane Island maintain our collaborative and intentional community. A successful candidate must be well-organized, flexible, and able to function in a dynamic working environment. Additional responsibilities to those described here may be required, as needed.

Responsibilities & Expectations 

• Collaborate with school teachers, program leaders, and Hurricane Island staff to design and deliver holistic learning opportunities that align with Hurricane Island teaching philosophies, program goals, and student needs, including, but not limited to:
• Facilitating place-based, student driven learning experiences within a culturally responsive, inclusive learning community;
• Creating and leading evening programs with student participants;
• Managing group dynamics, leading team building exercises/games, and facilitating participant comfort in outdoor settings.
• Assume primary responsibility for student care and wellness including,
• Overnight supervision and overnight on-call duties as necessary;
• Managing student physical, social, and emotional safety in outdoor settings;
• Safeguarding student health needs and confidentiality according to existing medical records and emergent conditions;
• Mentoring an undergraduate Education Intern including, but not limited to:
• Assisting in goal setting and accountability;
• Facilitating weekly mentor/mentee meetings and providing feedback on lesson plans and delivery;
• Supporting a progressive assumption of responsibility by the Intern up to full lesson ownership and co-teaching.
• Maintain a growth mindset and participate in program improvement by
• Ensuring delivery of all Hurricane Island evaluation instruments to program participants and consistently integrating feedback from evaluations into practice;
• Participating in weekly reflections on best practices in teaching and learning with other education staff members;
• Documenting lesson plans, program schedules, and program notes within established formats and with an eye to future replicability and improvement.
• Participate as a full member of Hurricane’s intentional community, including following and enforcing campus policies and community expectations, welcoming visitors to the island and communicating about Hurricane’s mission and work, participating in community tasks including daily and weekly chores, performing other duties relating to the organization’s goals and mission as required.

How to apply:

Required Application Materials: Applications are due on a rolling basis unless otherwise indicated in the specific job description. We will continue to review applications until the position has been filled. 

Cover letter explaining your interest in this position and your relevant experience

Resumé or CV, which includes contact information for two references. We want a complete picture of you so don’t be afraid to include details that may not pertain directly to this job.

A letter of recommendation from an academic/industry professional who can speak to your strengths, abilities, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Copies of any relevant certifications.

Application Submission: Please submit all parts of your application on our hiring portal at https://hurricaneisland.campbrainstaff.com  

There are many complications related to planning and running in-person programming on Hurricane Island in the time of Covid. At this time, we fully intend to move forward with hiring for 2022. It is important to note that circumstances and decision making connected to Covid may require changes to the start date and overall hiring status for seasonal employees. We will make every effort to keep seasonal staff applicants and hires informed about Board decisions that impact the status of our 2022 on island season and our ability to offer employment.