Advisors of Middle School Outdoor Experiential Learning (ML and Homeless Youth Focus)

We are seeking Middle School Advisors for Outdoor Experiential Learning (Multi-Lingual and Homeless Youth Focus)

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Specific Job Details:
Starts in June 2024
Reports To: Leader of Summer Programming, Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative
This is a part-time, seasonal position (mid-June through the end of July) ranging in duration from two four-day weeks to a full six-week program. All candidates are encouraged to apply as we seek energetic outdoor enthusiasts eager to lead students. Some weekend and overnight travel is required for extended outdoor program sessions.

The Outdoor Experiential Learning Advisor will develop and lead outdoor education programs specifically targeted toward Middle students experiencing housing insecurity and/or who are New Mainers. The primary role is to provide enriching outdoor learning experiences that foster personal growth, environmental stewardship, and resilience skills for an underserved youth population.

School Description:
We expect staff and students to embrace challenges and strive to attain excellence while exemplifying Tiger PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Empathy.
Find Biddeford School Department's Three Pillars of Commitment to Students attached.

Brief Job Duties:
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Contribute to designing and leading outdoor experiential learning programs that blend academic concepts, environmental education, leadership development, and life skills.
• Plan and lead wilderness outings, day hikes, camping trips and other outdoor adventures as agreed to during the development process this Spring.
• Emphasize outdoor safety practices and implement proactive protocols to support students.
• Cultivate an inclusive learning environment that meets diverse needs (cultural, ability, socioeconomic status)
• Establish community partnerships to enhance program opportunities.
• Remove barriers and create novel experiences for students through outdoor opportunities that capitalize on the natural splendor of Maine.
• Maintain accurate student records and submit program reports
• Facilitate program, travel, adventure, and work with students to overcome conflict, cultural barriers, etc.

• Understanding of challenges facing homeless/highly mobile youth
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive practices
• Excellent planning, organizational, and risk management abilities
• Strong communication and student management skills
• Experience working with middle-level or adolescent populations
• Two years of experience leading outdoor youth programs
• Expertise in outdoor hard skills a plus (e.g. backpacking, camp craft, navigation)

• Located along the Atlantic coastline with miles of beaches
• Views of the Saco River to its west
• Less than 20 minutes south of the Greater Portland Area
• Less than two hours north of Boston.
• Home to a growing population of diverse residents
• Picturesque downtown
• Maine's youngest city with a median age of 29 in the historic downtown
• Thriving economy
• Many recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, biking, public parks, and kayaking

Equal Opportunity
The School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district shall actively work to have the teacher and administrator workforce reflect the student body's diversity.
The School Department's selection will be based on those with the highest capabilities, the strongest commitment to quality education, and the greatest probability of effectively implementing the learning program. Selections will be made without consideration on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetic information, and any other state or federal prohibitions. For the purpose of this policy, "sexual orientation" means a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Criminal Background Check
All employees of Maine schools must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Please create a Department of Education log-in and make an appointment for a fingerprinting appointment at https://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting

Please see other Job Openings at :
Biddeford Schools
Dayton School
Southern Maine Administrative Collaborative