Muddy Sneakers (MS) is seeking motivated and passionate educators to join their Field Instruction team for the 2019-2020 school year. Field Instructors are responsible for teaching science curriculum to fifth graders in small groups in an outdoor setting.

Positions are open in the Eastern NC (office: New Bern NC) serving the following counties: Pamlico, Beaufort, Craven, Onslow, Carteret, Jones, and Lenoir

Field Instructors report directly to the region's field office Program Director.

EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: Ideal candidates will be committed to MS' mission and possess relevant experience and key personal attributes including the following:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, ideally in a related field

• At least 2-3 years of experience in education, including significant experience in experiential education and teaching

• Strong leadership capabilities in small group settings

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Basic knowledge of the local natural history of the program area

• Basic map/outdoor navigation skills

• Positive work ethic and attitude

• Access to and comfort with communication via email, text, and phone

• Ability to respectfully give and maturely receive feedback

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Effectively communicate in both verbal and written communications
• Listen to and comprehend oral communication
• Read written documentation both on paper and on screen
• Be comfortable and work effectively in an outdoor or natural setting
• Work with and have the patience for children for up to 8 hours a day
• Hike up to three (3) miles each day on a terrain of varying difficulty
• Lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds
• Comfortable making difficult decisions in stressful situations with full knowledge of organizational policy and procedure
• Recognize and respond positively to the social cues of children and adults
• Utilize discretion when faced with sensitive issues that could impact individual parties involved in/with MS or the organization as a whole
• Work in a team, perform interactive behaviors and respect a chain of command

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

1.Education/Program Delivery

• Provide high-quality field instruction to 5th-grade students while ensuring exemplary field safety
• Responsible for delivery of the MS curriculum during each expedition while maintaining good time management
• Maintain appropriate behavior and group management in an outdoor classroom
• Arrive at the field site on time and in a professional manner

2. Resupply/Logistics

• Responsible for helping to maintain and organize the field vehicle
• Maintain individual instructor kits keeping materials in good shape and organized
• Coordinate with the Assistant Program Director when resupply items are needed
• Communicate with teaching team via email before the expedition on carpooling and vehicle logistics

3. Administrative Duties

• Responsible for submitting pay and mileage logs on time each month
• Complete mid and end-of-season personal evaluation forms
• Submit lead instructor reports following each expedition

4. Staff meetings/Training

• Responsible for attending pre-season training days (3-5) in addition to mid-year staff meetings (2)
• Obtain Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certification
• Enroll in (if not already) the NC Environmental Education Certification Program

Term of Position: The Field Instructor positions are part-time, seasonal positions with a weekly commitment ranging from 1-5 days per week. For the opening of this field office, the 2019-20 season will run from late November to late May with a 2-3 week break around mid-late December. The typical school year season runs from August-early June.

Pay: Field Instructors are paid on a per expedition basis. Pay is commensurate with experience depending on the individual's degree, advanced training, and years of teaching experience.

Muddy Sneakers is a 501(c)3 non-profit, science education organization.