The Instructor application is for those who have at least two years of experience in nature education—at Flying Deer or other wilderness schools—including curriculum development and delivery.
In collaboration with other staff, instructors are responsible for offering lessons, games, adventures, crafting projects, and stories, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of students (ages 4–17) and Counselors. Responsibilities include:
- Participating in planning and preparation for each program day, including pre- and post-program planning meetings and feedback
- Collaborating with the other staff in delivering curriculum and facilitating the daily schedule
- Delivering dynamic, engaging lessons and experiences
- Arriving on time each program day, well rested, well groomed, and dressed for the weather
- Arriving well planned and prepared each program day with all props, equipment, and personal gear needed
- Being a positive role model
- Maintaining a physically and emotionally safe learning atmosphere by being aware of group dynamics and environmental hazards
- Maintaining clear and positive conduct and communication at all times
- Establishing clear expectations of students, and appropriate consequences
- Connecting with parents on a regular basis
- Supporting Counselor in their role, offering guidance along the way
- Keeping a clean, well-supplied first aid kit and providing basic first aid when needed.
Our Diversity Vision: We are committed to widening the circle of nature connection to include people of all cultures, races, ethnicities, religions, and orientations, uniting as one in the embrace of the natural world.