Position Announcement
Educator - Year Round, Salaried Exempt Position
The Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership (Hurricane Island) is a transformative learning community on Hurricane Island in Penobscot Bay, Maine. Our mission is to integrate science education, research, and leadership development through year-round educational programs and a seasonal, environmentally-sustainable island community. Through experiential education programs and research opportunities in STEM disciplines we aim to excite people about doing science and about being leaders in the next wave of scientific discovery and environmental conservation.
Position Description
The Educator works closely with both the Director of Education & Programs and the Education Manager to implement delivery of Hurricane Island’s hands-on, experiential science education and leadership programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work with schools and other programs to deliver inspiring student programming for the next generation of scientifically literate community leaders who are taking action for a healthy environment and economy. The Educator’s primary responsibility is to provide unique and engaging programs that make the scientific process accessible through direct service work with students in classrooms and on Hurricane Island.
This position will be mainland based during the academic year and will work primarily with middle and high school students attending regional schools in and around Penobscot Bay. During our May 1-October 1 “island season” this position will periodically work on Hurricane Island to support program delivery to schools coming to the island from across Maine and other states. The Educator is a fully benefited position eligible for health, dental, and life insurances, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
General Job Responsibilities
- Collaborate with school teachers, program leaders, and Hurricane Island staff to design and deliver holistic learning opportunities and curriculum that is aligned with Hurricane Island’s teaching philosophies, program goals, and student needs.
- Participate in program evaluation methods to improve upon content, delivery, and desired student results.
- Demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for teaching and leading experiential programs for youth (preferably middle and high school age).
- Assume primary responsibility for student care and wellness when on Hurricane Island, including overnight supervision.
- Experience with facilitating student driven projects, preferably within a place-based context.
- Commitment to equity and inclusion within our community and participation in a culture of continual learning around equity and inclusion work.
- Demonstrated initiative to identify and complete projects and work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Perform physically challenging work outdoors in all weather conditions, and/or on uneven terrain while monitoring and maintaining student safety.
- Previous experience conducting ecological field research and/or mentoring student driven research.
- Involvement in professional community service projects, leadership, or social and environmental justice.
Education & Training
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in science, education, environmental, multi- or interdisciplinary studies, or related fields.
- At least three years of formal or informal experience teaching middle and/or high school students is a priority, experience working in a traditional school classroom is emphasized but not required.
- Current State of Maine DOE CHRC approval or ability to get CHRC approval
- Working experience with racial and ethnic minority groups, English language learners, urban youth, low-income communities, immigrant communities, LGBTQ communities, people with special needs, and other groups that are underrepresented in the field of environmental education.
- Wilderness experience working or living in remote locations.
- Certifications such as Wilderness First Responder are helpful, but not required.
Required Application Materials
We will begin reviewing applications on September 30, 2022 and will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We strongly encourage applicants to submit materials as soon as possible. Applications missing any of the required materials will not be considered.
- Cover letter explaining your interest in this position and your relevant experience.
- Resumé or CV, including work or personal experience which may not seem to apply to this position. We want to have a full picture of who you are and your experiences.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Application Submission: All application materials and questions should be sent to jobs@hurricaneisland.net.