Link School Instructor Responsibilities
Cover letters, résumés for instructor positions are accepted at any time.
- Academics:
- teach courses in accord with the Link School project based learning curriculum
- support students with tutoring and assistance with on line courses
- conduct student assessments
- assist with block course instruction
- contribute to portfolios developed by the Education Director for each student with record of their academic work, service work, expeditions, and project accomplishments.
- Experiential Education:
- logistics preparation for expeditions and post expedition clean up.
- expedition staff for 7-10 day backpacking, climbing, canyoneering, whitewater rafting & kayaking, canoeing, sea kayaking, horsepacking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, sailing, surfing, winter camping, and whatever else we come up with.
- expedition debriefs and education assessments.
- maintain drivers license and ability to drive 9-15 passenger vehicle with trailer.
- foreign travel program assistance
- Resident Assistant:
- Work shifts as a resident assistant.
- maintain professional and moral relationship with students at all times
- ensure safe, love filled environment for the students.
- health care (spiritual) and nursing care provided as needed – involve parents and practitioner as appropriate.
- assistance with spiritual development program for the students.
- food preparation and meal clean up
- facility cleaning conducted and oversight of student work.
- conflict resolution work and counseling as needed.
- disciplinary action conducted as needed
- assist students with employment and helping them get to and from work.
- Work shifts as a resident assistant.
- Service Work:
- help set up projects and work with students
- investment in service learning possibilities
- Project Mentor:
- work individually with 1 or 2 students each semester on individual projects.
- assess project work and help students with final presentations
- Spiritual:
- practice Christian Science in all aspects of work and personal life
- actively mentor students in their own spiritual exploration and growth
- Staff & Administrative:
- be willing to work long hours in an intense environment
- maintain professional and moral relationship with students at all times
- work closely with a small group of staff
- communicate with parents and assist students in their communication with parents.
- help with parent visitation weekends
- attend trainings, professional development workshops and school visits.
- work to keep program expenses within budget
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