Experiential Learning Coordinator

Billings Middle School, an independent school in the Pinehurst area of Seattle, seeks a Experiential Learning Coordinator to join our faculty. This is a full time position, beginning July 1, 2023

Primary responsibilities include the planning, supervision, and curricular development of the Expeditionary Education program, summer program, and athletic program.

Responsibilities

Expeditionary Program

• Ensure that the mission of Billings Middle School is integrated with intention into all elements of expeditionary education.
• Through the Program Team, support all facets of expeditionary learning: field trips, excursions, and outdoor trips
• Work with the Program Team to define the curricular connections and educational outcomes for each trip and effectively communicate those goals across the Billings Community
• Build a relevant outdoor education progression with awareness towards physical and emotional safety.
• Provide WFA/CPR training to necessary staff.
• Collaborate with grade level teams and advisory teams for the effective planning of all outdoor trips
• Appropriately staff all outdoor education programs
• Maintain and ensure compliance with state and federal laws and guidelines, risk management procedures and protocols, and outdoor education best practices
• Collaborate with Logistics Coordinator to manage route planning, gear preparation, maintenance, procurement, and organization, and food management
• Plan and manage the logistics of all ExpEd Overnight Trips and Snowshoe (Winterim) Day Trips.
• Maintain all records and files. Coordinate and organize all the administrative aspects of program management, including registrations, licensing, budget planning, supply orders, and required reports in collaboration with the Director of Finance.
• Lead the school’s continuous improvement in managing and mitigating risk related to off-campus programs.
• Chair the ExpEd Committee and supervise the Climbing Wall Manager.
• Teach Go Outside Class for one grade and collaborate with other teachers who teachGo Outside to create a cohesive course between grades.
• Plan and coordinate all school stewardship day.
• Daily Advisory time with students and occasional check-ins with advisees
• Attend weekly faculty meeting, advisory meetings and all school events

Athletic Program

• Attend monthly Cascade League Athletic meetings. Coordinate with other schools to schedule games in all sports.
• Stay apprised of requirements for scheduling with DiscNW or other Ultimate Frisbee leagues.Register all Billings Ultimate teams for the annual Spring Reign tournament.
• Field scheduling for all sporting events and practices.
• Coordinate all tournaments and post-season games.
• Secure transportation to and from sporting events
• Collaborate with Director of Finance to hire coaches when needed
• Perform new coach onboarding, orientation, and training
• Approve coaches timesheets. Ensure timely submission of coach timesheets.
• Offer constructive criticism to fellow coaches.
• Hold an annual sports information meeting for parents and students in August
• Provide timely communication with parents and students regarding all practices, games, and scheduling changes, and updates regarding transportation.
• Confirm the availability of sports equipment and inspect equipment for safety.
• Assure that all sports related health and safety protocols are being met
• Coordinate the purchase, reconditioning and storage of sports equipment.
• Plan and track all sports expense within annual budget.
• Ensuring adequate transportation for students and coachesCoordinating substitutes or additional drivers to drive students when needed

Work with Administrators to ensure bus safety training and driving background checks are performed.

Summer Program

• Plan, advertise, implement and manage summer programs.
• Hire, train, and supervise summer teachers, vendors, and/or volunteers
• Oversee registration, budget, and communication of summer program
• Serve as liaison between parents and summer program teachers/vendors by answering questions and sending communication
• Be available on-campus to troubleshoot issues/receive communication during the program
• Reinforce all policies, procedures, and regulations set by the school, and modify, when necessary, to meet the needs of the programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field
• Experience working with Google Suite
• First Aid and CPR certifications
• Diverse outdoor experience
• Valid Washington State's Driver's License
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Local travel and overnight stays

Preferred

• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
• Experience working in independent schools
• Current Washington State Teaching Certification

Mission

Billings Middle School is a dynamic academic community intentionally designed to stretch, support, and inspire early adolescent learners. At Billings, each student develops a rigor of intellect and creativity, powerful ways to communicate and collaborate, confidence and self-knowing, and an openness to the possibilities of new information and systems of thought.

Vision

Our students become global citizens inspired to promote a socially just, sustainable world. Our faculty embody a professional model of collegiality & innovation and contribute to the understanding & development of best practices for early adolescent teaching. Our school plays an integral role in the life of our students, faculty, families and community so that our network of lifelong learners may share a common point of origin and a growth mindset that propels and sustains them.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: Billings Middle School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, physical ability, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

To learn more about Billings Middle School, please visit our web site at www.billingsmiddleschool.org

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to employment@ billingsmiddleschool.org with “Job Application - Experiential Learning Coordinator” in the subject line.

Benefits for full-time employees (working more than 32 hours per week):

• Medical-100% employer paid premium
• Dental-100% employer paid premium
• Vision-100% employer paid premium
• Life/AD&D-100% employer paid premium
• 403(b) Matching- Up to 6% of base salary after 1 year of hire
• Flexible Spending Account
• Free parking available
• Bicycle reimbursement program
• Orca Card subsidy program
• Costco Membership
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off - 7 Holidays,5 days for Thanksgiving Break, 10 days for Winter Break, 20 personal/sick days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• WFA or WFR certification (Preferred)
• Washington State Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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