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ACS is seeking a Middle School Outdoor Education Teacher

The Middle School Outdoor Education (OE) Teacher joins our OE team to provide instructional leadership that enables students to learn experientially, through sensory awareness, active participation, and interaction with nature’s resources. He/she provides small group teacher training and works in partnership with 5-8th grade teachers to create student learning opportunities that support and enhance curriculum throughout each subject area.

This is a 50% salaried role working 2.5 days weekly. 

Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in education or other related field, and hold a current Michigan teaching certificate
  • Advanced education in science and/or outdoor education
  • Experience in delivering and integrating outdoor education in instructional programs
  • Experience in writing integrated OE curriculum.

Personal Qualities

  • Redeemed by Christ and committed to serve Him in all that they do
  • Model Christ and principles of Scripture practice of the fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control
  • Demonstrate service to Christ by carrying out responsibilities conscientiously and consistently, with a focus on others rather than self
  • Demonstrate support for the mission, vision, and goals of Ada Christian School
  • Agree and adhere to Ada Christian School's Statements of Belief
  • Intentionally seek to apply Reformed Christian perspective to areas of their responsibility
  • Collaborate as a valuable contributor to staff community and work, with a willingness to learn, discuss, and make appropriate changes
  • Willingly follow school policies
  • Demonstrate commitment to ACS by serving on committees as needed

Work Skills

  • Knowledge of God’s world and ways to incorporate outdoor education learning experiences throughout each subject and at each grade level 
  • Self-directed, responsible, cooperative, and organized
  • Effective communicator, both orally and in writing
  • Comfortable working with students and adults, all ages and abilities, in all weather conditions
  • Ability to be an active, effective member of a curriculum committee
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
  • Willingness to utilize tools and machinery

Responsibilities and Duties:

Plan and Co-Teach

  • Communicate and collaborate regularly with teachers to support outdoor education integration
  • Assist in the development, implementation, evaluation, and refinement of programs related to outdoor integration into curriculum
  • Use knowledge about current ideas, trends, methods, programs, materials, and equipment for outdoor education integration to ensure optimum instructional delivery
  • Co-teach integrated outdoor education lessons with classroom teachers 

    Professional Development

    • Lead outdoor education professional development for faculty, staff, and administration
    • Collaborate with teachers to establish and follow up on specific outdoor education goals for each teacher

    This position reports to the MS Principal.

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      Basic Information

      Name
      Address
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      We'd also like to see:

      • a cover letter
      • a resume
      • a list of references (including email addresses)

      Provide the following information:

      1. Describe your relationship with Jesus Christ and share how that influences your work as a teacher.

      2. Please tell us about yourself, including church membership and involvement, family, and other activities you enjoy.

      3. Briefly list the top three reasons that describe why you believe Integrated Outdoor Education positively impacts a students' education.

      4. What experiences have you had that equipped you for this position?

      5. Describe the most important components of a quality integrated outdoor education lesson plan.

      6. Describe the "classroom" climate you believe is important, including management strategies you would use.
      7. What strengths would you bring to a team of teachers?

      8. Why are you seeking a position at Ada Christian School?

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      In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by Ada Christian School, I agree and represent that the information contained in the application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I also authorize any references listed on this application, or not identified in this application, to provide Ada Christian School, if asked, information regarding my character and fitness for employment.

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      Please email the information listed above to Nate Kiser, MS Principal.

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      Ada Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national or ethnic origin. Prior to employment, all candidates must undergo a background check that includes fingerprinting and a performance check with former employers, in accordance with state law.