Teacher Apprentice Job Description
Camp Glen Brook seeks two individuals (one man and one woman) to serve as Land Stewards for its newly-formed experiential education program. Land Stewards teach students about maintaining a farm; lead student groups in meal chores, work periods, and farm activities; and serve as wilderness trip leaders on hiking and canoeing adventures in New Hampshire. This is a demanding position; hours are long and the work is challenging. But it offers the emerging teacher a once-in-a-lifetime chance to participate in a vibrant community and at the same time hone teaching and leadership skills in an intense environment. Positions are nine months long, lasting from February until November of each year. Salary is $250/week plus the opportunity to participate in the Camp’s health insurance program. Room and board is also provided.
Minimum qualifications:
• College degree (not specific to any field of study) or comparable life experience.
• Proven teaching or camp counseling experience.
• Interest in working with children and adult groups.
• Interest in physical work.
• Interest in Waldorf and experiential education
Core responsibilities:
• Activity and Trips leader (hike, canoe, ropes, encampments).
• Farm work
• Stewardship of property
• Meal times
• Bed times
Reports to the Program Director (other departments by special arrangement)
Contact: Willow Nilsen, Glen Brook Program Director: (603) 876-3342 or willow@glenbrook.org