Forest School Teacher

• Responsible for all teaching, planning curriculum, and coordinating Trackers Forest School Programs.
• Responsible for tracking, recording, writing, and disseminating student report cards and student progress reports to parents and Forest School administration.
• Responsible for scheduling and delivering Parent Teacher Conferences throughout the school year.
• Responsible for writing, recording, and disseminating unique Forest School curricula and lesson plans.
• Build, implement and innovate on skills curriculum developed by Trackers Earth.
• Ensure Portland Forest School lessons and curriculum meet Oregon State standards for the students in the Teacher’s assigned cohort.
• Train, mentor, and co-teach with fellow Trackers Earth Forest School Teachers.
• Recognize, mitigate, and respond to hazards to ensure a healthy and safe program for all staff and participants.
• Ensure lessons for each grade are developmentally appropriate and engaging and meet Oregon State Standards.
• Maintain and safeguard confidential information.
• Communicate health and safety information clearly and effectively to the Forest School Principal, Office Camp staff, other Teachers, Educators, Assistants, and other staff.
• Evaluate the performance of and provide feedback to and about all Portland Forest School staff verbally as often as possible with the goal of making programs better and more impactful.
• Evaluate the performance of and provide feedback with the goal of making programs better and more impactful to and about any direct reports, co-teachers, assistant teachers in writing at the conclusion of the week.
• Organize, analyze, and respond to parent surveys with the Forest School Principal and other Teachers for all Forest School grades..
• Fulfill assigned duties in an emergency situation.
• Ensure teaching spaces, offices, and restrooms are cleaned regularly by staff and are safe and healthy at all times.
• Ensure the health and safety of students and staff.
• Work with the Forest School Principal and other staff to help prepare curriculum materials and other production materials for Forest School.
• Staff and facilitate marketing events as needed.
• Assist with staff interviews as needed
• Work with facilities staff to maintain facilities in good operational order.
• Maintain equipment and teaching supplies for the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants demonstrating exceptional background and experience in cultural competency and advancing organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), such as trauma-informed care or restorative justice training; applicants possessing Wilderness First Responder certification; and applicants possessing a Commercial Drivers License, Class B.

• Over 3 years experience in Education or Outdoor Education and skills focuses.
• Accredited teacher training or the equivalent professional teaching experience.
• Preference given and bonus pay available for Class B Commercial Drivers License, with Airbrake and Passenger Endorsements.
• Must be licenced driver with 3 years driving experience and a clean driving record.
• Must be physically able to lead students in hikes of up to 5 miles in a day.
• Requires driving 15 passenger vans, driving with box trailers, with children for up to four hours at a time.
• Must have visual, perceptual, cognitive and judgment ability to: recognize and respond verbally to health and safety concerns and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.
• Second language abilities in addition to English (Spanish, Mandarin/Cantonese) preferred. Native speakers preferred
• Enthusiasm about working in an inclusive environment which serves children of all backgrounds and abilities
• Demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations, including communities of color, immigrants, and underserved communities

• 5 outdoor teaching days per week
• Schedule includes assigned and facilitated professional development and programmatic activities that may last up to 48 hours and include overnight camping in traditional and Better Than LNT shelters.
• Work environment includes open flames, toxic or caustic chemicals, and all season outdoor weather conditions.
• This position occasionally requires overnight camping in traditional and Better Than LNT shelters or possibly a tent during programming.
• Physical Demands: 10% Sitting, 30% Standing, 20% Walking, 35% Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling Pounds 5 - 80 lbs

The Portland Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer valuing diversity and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.