The Telluride Academy is hiring 2010 summer field instructors. Strong candidates must possess sound and responsible decision making skills, are flexible, motivated and have a passion for creativity! Instructor responsibilities include ensuring a safe, engaging and educational experience for groups of students ranging in age from 5-17. The majority of Academy programs occur in the Telluride region of the San Juan Mountains and the deserts of the Southwest. During a typical two-week Telluride Academy program, two co-instructors (male and female) will share responsibility for a maximum of 13 students. Programs typically run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday with overnight campouts each Wednesday. First year Academy instructors will typically run programs that cater towards our younger participants and will visit locations that are located within the Telluride region. However, we try to create an experience for our staff that allows for experiences with a range of ages and activities. Types of activities that instructors may facilitate include; overnight camping, day hiking, ecological exploration, mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain sports and backpacking. Within the structure of established itineraries, Academy instructors are given the flexibility to shape, plan and implement daily programming – a unique and successful key to the Academy’s long-standing success.
2010 Early Childhood Instructors
The Telluride Academy is looking for creative and energetic individuals to instruct our outdoor and specialty programs designed for younger students. Youth programs are offered for participants between the ages of five and nine years of age. Each Academy youth program is specially designed for different age ranges, skill levels and interests and all are a great introduction to the rivers, lakes, mesas and mountains of the Telluride region. Activities may include rock climbing, canoeing, arts and crafts, hiking, field games and campouts. Instructor responsibilities include ensuring a safe, engaging and educational experience for groups of young students in and around the Telluride region and San Juan Mountains. A high level of motivation and creativity is required for this position. During a typical two-week program, two co-instructors (male and female) will share responsibility for a maximum of 13 students. Programs typically run from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with some programs having an overnight campout during the first and/or second Wednesday. Within the structure of established itineraries, Academy instructors are given the flexibility to shape daily programming - a unique and successful key to the Academy's long-standing success.
About the Academy
The TellurideAcademy, based in heart of the rugged San Juan Mountains, is the largest and most unique outdoor youth academy in Western Colorado. Each summer, the TellurideAcademy, a 30-year-old non-profit organization, welcomes approximately 800 students who participate in more than 100 diverse programs.The TellurideAcademy offers programs that introduce children to the beauty of the natural world.Through exploration and play, we strive to inspire an awareness and appreciation for the outdoors.Our curriculum encompasses specialized activities that focus on adventure, art, ecology, science, mountain sports, performing arts and regional and international travel.
Core values and goals
Enrichment through experiential education
Inclusion of children and teens from all socio-economic backgrounds
Respect and recognition of the unique individual
Responsible environmental stewardship
Qualifications
Knowledge and enthusiasm for outdoor/experiential education
Significant prior experience working with youth
Ability to share creativity and flexibility with students and staff
Current WFA and CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
Criminal and driving background check required
We Offer
Highly competitive wages
Pre-summer Wilderness First Aid training
Paid staff training
Beautiful mountain town setting
Staff events and pro deals
Scholarships for professional development
Established and experienced staff members
To Apply
To receive an application, please e-mail a detailed resume and a cover letter to Program Director, Luke Brown: luke@tellurideacademy.com. Please specify which job you are applying for. Contact the Academy at 970-728-5311 or via e-mail at above address if you have any questions. Applications are due by March 4th, 2010.
