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2026-27 Mountain Classroom Instructor
2026-27 Mountain
Classroom Instructor
Proctor's Mountain Classroom is a co-ed academic, outdoor
adventure, and travel program offered to ten students in grades 11 and 12. Two
ten-week terms consist of an immersive, experiential curriculum that integrates
place-based English, history, and science coursework with outdoor skills and
fieldwork, including backpacking, rock climbing, paddling, and visiting areas
of cultural significance. The group travels in a 14-passenger minibus and camps
every night along their route, which stretches across the United States.
Responsibilities: Organized,
develop, and teach curriculum for two subjects; facilitate a seminar on group
dynamics/leadership; teach the outdoor skills pertinent to course activities;
collaborate effectively with co-instructor and program director; cultivate
positive, growth-minded learning environment; build the itinerary for each
term; plan all aspects of wilderness and front-country travel, including
obtaining permits; share in driving; purchase and maintain equipment; maintain
a budget; and communicate regularly with campus and parents.
Qualifications: Teaching experience and expertise in one of the
academic courses offered (English, social science, science); experience working
with teenagers and facilitating group processes; effective communication
skills; extensive experience leading trips (preferably with teenagers and for
longer than 2 weeks); advanced outdoor skills and the ability to teach them; a
clean driving records; awareness of the demands of extended leadership in
diverse settings; WFR certification; CPR certification; substantial experience
rock climbing (able to fully manage a top rope site), backpacking, or
wilderness travel; some paddling experience helpful. A positive attitude and sense of humor are
also required!!
Benefits and
Salaries: Full-time benefits include
401(k) plan, health and dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance,
short-term disability, and long-term disability. Salary dependent on experience.
Other: While the field portion of this position only
occurs during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of the academic
year, instructors are expected to be on campus during the fall term to engage
with community life and to work on the curriculum and the itinerary.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume at: www.proctoracademy/26-27MountainClassroom
Proctor Academy is committed to building a community of inclusion across
race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and experience. We strongly encourage applications from
candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
E.O.E.