Outdoor Education Coordinator Full Time

General Position Summary

Come join us! Alcuin School is looking for a full-time Outdoor Environmental Education Coordinator to join the Elementary faculty team. Learn more about this exciting role below:

The Outdoor & Environmental Education Coordinator develops and implements methods to encourage and facilitate students’ physical, social, and emotional development and increase environmental awareness.

JOB SCOPE

Works independently and has a high level of decision making in determining appropriate outdoor activities and environmental and curriculum to support the student learning.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements Outdoor Education opportunities for Primary – 7th level students, including lessons in classrooms, on campus, and trips
• Ensures all activities meet safety standards and regulations, thoroughly preparing for outdoor trips by developing comprehensive safety plans, contingency measures, and rain plans.
• Coordinates all logistical preparations, including chaperone training, roles and responsibilities, activity planning, and food plans, taking into consideration the needs and limitations of staff, chaperones, and students.
• Provides chaperones with a detailed trip plan well in advance.
• Ensures thorough preparation by collecting all required forms, including emergency release, medical, and permission forms, and confirms that teachers have all necessary documentation prior to each trip.
• Ensures all necessary materials and supplies are prepared and in place prior to each trip.
• Submits weekly lesson plans to the Director of Upper Elementary and the appropriate division director, as applicable, and maintains the same records digitally.
• Maintains a daily work schedule on Outlook Calendar and shares it with the Director of Upper Elementary.
• Maintains records of all communications with parents, teachers, and administration and keeps the Director of Upper Elementary informed in a timely manner.
• Communicates all events and outdoor lessons to the appropriate classroom teachers, specialty teachers, Division Directors, Student Support Team, and other relevant parties as necessary.
• Communicates any behavioral, emotional, or social concerns observed during lessons and trips to the appropriate teacher and Division Director, while always maintaining the confidentiality of each student.
• Actively creates opportunities and teaches Environmental Science to Primary – 6th level students at least once a month with each class.
• Responsible for planning and facilitating overnight trips that implement the Outdoor/Environmental Skills curriculum: Middle School outdoor adventure trip, Upper Elementary campouts, and 3rd level overnight
• Camp Tahatan-Organize and recruit camp counselors for a one-week adventure for Alcuin students only
• Supervises children during outdoor activities and off-campus trips
• Reports all accidents/incidents at once. Completes Incident Reports and delivers copies of the same to the parents, the School Nurse, and the appropriate Division Director
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attend team meetings as necessary to communicate details about upcoming trips for the appropriate level
• Collaborate with Program Directors, faculty, and other school personnel as needed or requested
• Keeps Program Directors and parents abreast of any issues while on trips
• Maintains relationships with area organizations to support the Outdoor/Environmental Skills curriculum
• Designs activities to develop teamwork and problem-solving for students
• Researches new outdoor activities, community engagement opportunities, and camping sites; maintains and shares digital records with the Director of Upper Elementary.
• Supports the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Conducts regular safety checks of all outdoor equipment and maintains, tracks, and purchases camping equipment and other outdoor education materials.
• Maintains and regularly updates inventory of camping equipment and outdoor materials throughout the school year and conducts a full inventory review at the end of each school year.
• Administers the Outdoor and Environmental Education budget in collaboration with program directors
• Participates in a regular evaluation process, including classroom observations, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting
• Strives to exhibit the behavior described in the Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence
• Communicates with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students
• Become familiar with the Montessori science curriculum for primary through 6th grade, and also 7th-grade science
• Participates in parent education events like Learn How We Learn, Open Houses, and other events as requested by the Director of Upper Elementary

Marginal Functions

• Completes bus driver training and drive students in an Alcuin school bus as required
• Attends school functions and meetings as outlined in the Employee Handbook, employment contract or as required
• Takes and/or assigns photography duties to volunteers and/or chaperons during trips
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of School, and the Director of Upper Elementary

Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Criminal Background Checks, Drug Testing, and Reference Check
• A Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate field of expertise
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Outdoor and Environmental Education
• Detail-oriented, with advanced organization, logistic, and planning skills
• Experience working with children/young adults and with leading multi-day wilderness trips
• Ability to work outdoors and participate in physical activities such as hiking, climbing, etc.
• Ability to interact and communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, students, and colleagues
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Must demonstrate and enthusiastically support the School’s Mission
• Completes state-mandated bus driver training and drives an Alcuin bus on outings when required
• Attend field trips with classes as needed
• Be available to substitute when available

Preferred

• Texas Master Naturalist certification preferred
• Current Wilderness First Responder or EMT preferred (NOLS)

PAY RANGE

Pay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas, area.

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule: Generally, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. There may be some evening or weekend work. Holidays, Spring Break off unless work is required for a project

WORK CONDITIONS

• Works in standard office conditions and climates
• Works outdoors supervising children at carpool, on the playground, on outdoor field trips, and on multi-day wilderness trips or urban trips

About Alcuin School

Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U. S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age.

Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN SUBMIT A COVER PAGE AND RESUME TO:

Nadya.Budhwani@alcuinschool.org

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