Outdoor Education Coordinator | Alcuin School | Dallas, Texas

Position Title: Outdoor Education Coordinator

Job Description: GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
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

Requirements: Required:
• 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)

How to Apply:nadya.budhwani@alcuinschool.org

We offer Montessori Training Sponsorships for this position.: No