Semester Creative Writing & Story Telling Teacher & Expedition Leader (housing, meals, and benefits included) at The Island School (Eleuthera, Bahamas)
Semester Creative Writing & Story Telling Teacher & Expedition Leader
Overview: The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, was founded in 1999 to create and support transformational educational experiences with the mission of leadership effecting change. The diverse CEIS educational initiatives deliver unique education in partnership with authentic work in research, sustainable development and innovation at the Cape Eleuthera Institute.
The Island School Semester program is a single immersive semester on Eleuthera for approximately 52 high school sophomores and juniors.
Job Summary: We seek educators with a demonstrated commitment to experiential education and a passion for both teaching and learning. Creative Writing & Story Telling Teachers and Expedition Leaders are responsible for facilitating immersive learning experiences, both in and out of the classroom, and leading multi-day sea kayak expeditions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Experiential Learning:
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Design and facilitate two to three sections of Creative Writing and Story Telling classes.
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Lead the Creative Writing and Story Telling department.
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Assess student work and facilitate interdisciplinary connections.
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Support experiential research classes.
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Serve as a mentor/advisor for 5-8 students.
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Lead or support two sea kayak and van-camping expeditions each semester.
Community Leadership & Residential Life:
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Provide community leadership and model Island School values.
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Participate in community chores and morning exercise programs.
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Be "on duty" 1-2 evenings/week and 1 weekend/month.
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Support minor student medical needs.
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Attend weekly staff meetings and facilitate off-campus experiences.
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Mentor aspiring Semester teachers.
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Other duties as assigned by the Semester Leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Patience, flexibility, ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
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Leadership skills.
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Experience working with high-school-aged students.
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1-2 years of teaching/educating.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Outdoor/experiential education experience.
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Commitment to culturally diverse teaching.
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Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
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Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Skill in leading sea kayaking expeditions.
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Curriculum and lesson plan design experience.
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Semester/gap year/immersion program experience.
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Expedition leadership experience.
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Experience living abroad/intentional communities.
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Wilderness First Responder certification.
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Familiarity with Bahamian culture.
Schedule:
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Academic calendar: August – May.
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Training in August, mid-winter break, debriefing periods.
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June and July typically off (option to instruct during summer for extra pay).
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Involves early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Compensation & Benefits:
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Salary commensurate with experience.
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Dining hall meals (3/day when open).
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Comprehensive international medical insurance (includes spouse & children).
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Life insurance.
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Dental reimbursement.
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Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years.
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Professional development opportunities.
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Housing with utilities and internet included.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit:
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Cover letter responding to: "What do you believe education should look like?" (medium of choice)
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Current resume
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Three references (name, phone, email)
Submit through BambooHR portal: https://ceis.bamboohr.com/careers Email creative submission to: christinawickman@islandschool.org
