Statewide School of the Wild Curriculum Instructor

OVERVIEW

School of the Wild is a statewide initiative to increase outdoor learning experiences for elementary and middle school students across Iowa. School of the Wild strives to provide all students with a meaningful, outdoor learning experience that develops a sense of awareness and appreciation for the natural world, and in turn, leads them to act with positive stewardship for all things wild.

BASIC FUNCTION

To assist with the operations of the Statewide School of the Wild Program.

Please see the School of the Wild website for more information: https://wild.education.uiowa.edu/school-wild (https://wild.education.uiowa.edu/school-wild)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to provide instructional support during School of the Wild programs at park locations across the state. This includes outdoor recreation and conservation-based activities.
• Assist with the development of lesson plans, learning experiences, and environmental programming.
• Prepare materials and resources for adult learners with scaffolded and diverse outcomes.
• Facilitate planning meetings and group discussions with staff, teachers, naturalists, and other partners to communicate, plan, and schedule educational programs.
• Assist with managing the care and safety of the participating students.
• Provide excellent customer service to all School of the Wild clients and guests.
• Evaluate meetings and planning sessions, make necessary adaptations, and execute and/or communicate updates in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate content curriculum and awareness of current standards.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and willing to be flexible in duties and interactions with students.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Will be hiking 3-4 miles each day and may be required to lift up to 40 pounds.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College major or degree in fields related to conservation.
• Knowledge of and experience in the natural world.

WORK HOURS

Work on an as-needed basis.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Criminal Background Check upon hire
• CPR/AED/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire
• Completion of University of Iowa Bloodborne Pathogens training
• Completion of University of Iowa Heat Stress Prevention
• Completion of University of Iowa Minors on Campus training
• Completion of University of Iowa First Amendment (Free Speech) training

RATE OF PAY

$35.00 per hour