OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR – for the 2026-27 Academic Year

beginning August 1, 2023

Come join us! Alcuin School is looking for a full-time Outdoor Environmental Education Coordinator to join the Elementary faculty team. Learn more about this exciting role below:

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Outdoor & Environmental Education Coordinator develops and implements methods to encourage and facilitate students’ physical, social, and emotional development and increase environmental awareness.

JOB SCOPE

Works independently and has a high level of decision making in determining appropriate outdoor activities and environmental and curriculum to support the student learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements Outdoor Education opportunities for Primary – 7^th level students including lessons in classrooms, on campus and trips
• Actively creates opportunities and teaches Environmental Science to Primary – 6^th level students
• Responsible for planning and facilitating overnight trips that implement the Outdoor/Environmental Skills curriculum: Middle School outdoor adventure trip, Upper Elementary campouts, and 3^rd level overnight
• Camp Tahatan-Organize and recruit camp counselors for a one week adventure for Alcuin students only
• Supervises children during outdoor activities and off-campus trips
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attend team meetings as necessary to communicate details about upcoming trips for the appropriate level
• Collaborate with Division Directors, and faculty and other school personnel as needed or requested
• Keeps Division Directors, and parents abreast of any issues while on trips
• Maintains relationships with area organizations to support the Outdoor/Environmental Skills curriculum
• Designs activities to develop teamwork and problem-solving for students
• Supports the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Tracks, purchases, and maintains camping equipment and other outdoor education materials
• Administers the Outdoor and Environmental Education budget in collaboration with program directors
• Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting
• Strives to exhibit the behavior described in the Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence
• Communicates with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students
• Become familiar with Montessori science curriculum for primary through 6^th grade, and also 7^th grade science

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes bus driver training and drive students in an Alcuin school bus as required
• Attends school functions and meetings as outlined in the Employee Handbook, employment contract or as required
• Takes and/or assigns photography duties to volunteers and/or chaperons during trips
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of School, and the Director of Upper Elementary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Criminal Background Checks, Drug Testing, and Reference Check

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate field of expertise
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Outdoor and Environmental Education
• Detail-oriented, with advanced organization, logistic, and planning skills
• Experience working with children/young adults and with leading multi-day wilderness trips
• Ability to work outdoors and participate in physical activities such as hiking, climbing, etc.
• Ability to interact and communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, students, and colleagues
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Must demonstrate and enthusiastically support the School’s Mission
• Completes state-mandated bus driver training and drives an Alcuin bus on outings when required
• Attend field trips with classes as needed
• Be available to substitute when available

Preferred:

• Texas Master Naturalist certification preferred
• Current Wilderness First Responder or EMT preferred (NOLS)

PAY RANGE

Pay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas, area.

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule: Generally, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. There may be some evening or weekend work. Holidays, Spring Break off unless work is required for a project

WORK CONDITIONS

• Works in standard office conditions and climates
• Works outdoors supervising children at carpool, on the playground, on outdoor field trips, and on multi-day wilderness trips or urban trips

ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL

Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U. S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age.

Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or