Instructor

1 week ago


Boston, United States Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center Full time

**Start Date: ASAP - June 14**

**Who are we?**

Thompson Island Outward Bound is a National and State Park located in the heart of the Boston Harbor Islands, With a 200-year legacy of serving children in Boston and a 48-year partnership with the Boston Public Schools (BPS), the Island is a beacon for experiential education, empowering young people through hands-on learning and skill building and outdoor adventure and exploration. We are a proud member of the network of 11 Outward Bound schools in the U.S., with a shared mission to change lives through challenge and discovery.

Education is at the forefront of our work. Funded by a combination of philanthropy and a robust private events business, **our outdoor educational programs are offered at no cost to families.**

**What is our mission and how do we achieve it?**

Thompson Island Outward Bound’s core mission is to build stronger, more equitable school communities by delivering free experiential learning programs that boost academic success and foster personal growth. Our research-based programs blend STEM, social-emotional, and challenge-based learning, giving students a unique opportunity to build life skills alongside academic ones.

**Whom do we serve (students, clients, customers)**

We offer programs for Boston Public School middle school and high school students, fee-for-service programs for school and youth groups, and leadership development programs for professionals. We also fund our transformational programs by hosting private and corporate events and weddings.

**POSITION **SUMMARY**

**A minimum of **Wilderness** First **Aid** (WF**A**) with CPR **is preferred for this position**.**

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Full commitment to safety, course outcomes, and student experience
- Serve as a Youth Programs Facilitator
- Actively participate in pre-course training and briefings, and post-course debriefs
- Help ensure prompt execution of their course’s preparation and post-course paperwork and logistics
- Help manage any in-field or program transitions
- Be familiar with the student medical forms and other pertinent participant information
- Maintain communication with the Course Director while courses are in the field
- Provide written and verbal evaluation of co-instructors and Course Directors necessary for their Individual Development Plan (IDP) and improved delivery of future courses
- Provide 24/7 support to co-instructors and students while on course
- Deliver course curriculum and remain accountable to student and course outcomes
- Enforce Leave No Trace and other pertinent wilderness ethics on Thompson Island and all other program areas
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities at the direction of the Course Directors, the Program Managers, and/or the Director of Delivery and Program Operations.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**

Key Relations:

- Co-instructors
- Interns
- Course Directors
- Program Managers
- Director of Delivery and Program Operations
- Logistics and Operations Manager
- Safety Team

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s Degree or two years equivalent field experience preferred
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR preferred (or the ability to obtain one during training)
- Relevant work experience in the following:

- Working with participants age 12-18+
- Managing challenging student behaviors
- Working with diverse communities
- Teaching and facilitation tailored to different learning styles
- Teaching and facilitation tailored to different program sites (virtual or in-person)
- Experience working on high ropes challenge courses a plus

**WORK CONDITIONS**
- Must commit to the full duration of each course they are instructing, including preparation, weekends, and overnights if the program requires it
- Must respond to course delivery needs and/or behavioral/medical needs as prescribed in the TIOBEC (Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center) Manual
- Expected ongoing coordination and collaboration with all Course Directors and co-instructors
- Courses are dynamic and demand sound decision-making within the scope of TIOBEC methodology
- Instructors must be able to manage their course with appropriate autonomy, as determined by the Course Director
- Environmental fluctuations are typical of the New England coast, and can include hot, humid weather, and unseasonably cool, rainy, and windy coastal weather; must be comfortable working outside in either of these extremes for extended periods of time

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
- Must be able to be on feet and/or active an average of 8+ hours per day

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. *Employer sponsored health insurance with the option to select between three comprehensive plans. Opt-in premier dental and vision plans. 401(k) retirement plan with competitive match. Generous paid time off including, vacation, holidays, personal days, parental and


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