Bard College

Assistant Teacher (PT) - Outdoor Adventure Club at Bard College (K-5)

Employer Website: http://apply.interfolio.com/108107
Bard college seeks an Assistant Teacher for a K-5 program that offers staff, faculty and community members a high-quality nature-based after school program at the Montgomery Place Campus.  The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) is for children in grades K-5 and runs from 3:30 - 6 daily. The assistant teacher will support and collaborate with the lead teacher daily, reporting to work from 3-6 pm. This position is hiring for the 2022-23 academic school year and will begin in September. This is part-time position that goes from September - June.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist the lead teacher in all daily activities including hiking, climbing, making forest discoveries, crafting, holding group discussions, creating and delivering community building exercises. 
• Account for the physical safety and security of all participants by responding appropriately to students requests, being aware of physical surroundings, accounting for the whereabouts and wellbeing of all participants at all times 
• Account for the emotional wellbeing of participants by engaging in meaningful discussion, building relationships, assisting with conflict resolution 
• Assist the lead teacher in working toward building community within the group
• Keep track of, organize and store supplies as requested by the lead teacher
• Take documentation (photo/video) and record children's observations as requested by the lead teacher 
• Be on time and present, minimizing engagement with screens 

Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated interest in working with children
• Skilled in conflict resolution strategies 
• Comfortable working outside in all weather, and be able to meet the physical demands that an outdoor position requires 

To Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, diversity statement and the contact information for three references on Interfolio by following this link:  http://apply.interfolio.com/108107 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

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