FACILITATOR, BALARAT EDUCATION

The Balarat Eductaion Facilitator will lead, facilitate, and coordinate 5th grade class overnight visits to the Balarat Outdoor Education Center. Facilitate 3rd grade day trips to Genesee Mountain Park. This includes design and development of course materials. Provide a safe learning environment in an outdoor setting, including high risk elements. \*\* Applications will be received until **July 26, 2026.** If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at https://dpsjobboard.dpsk12.org/dpsjobscareers.dpsk12.org. \*\* **About this job:** The Balarat Eductaion Facilitator will lead, facilitate, and coordinate 5th grade class overnight visits to the Balarat Outdoor Education Center. Facilitate 3rd grade day trips to Genesee Mountain Park. This includes design and development of course materials. Provide a safe learning environment in an outdoor setting, including high risk elements. **What DPS Offers You:** - A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. - **Salary Range: $24.769 - $29.723 Per Hour.** Click http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/site/default.aspx?pageid=2859here for more information on compensation for these roles. - In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129time off, http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397health and wellness benefits, and http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/retirePERA Retirement. **What You'll Do:** - Design/develop full day and overnight outdoor programs - Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rules of conduct and behavior for a class of fifth graders while they are on the Balarat site - Instruct a classroom of 5th grade students at Balarat with the assistance of their classroom teacher - Set-up, facilitate, operate, train on, and monitor safety for high elements such as the Giant Swing, Zipline, and High Ropes Course - Coordinate and instruct 3rd grade day trips to Genesee Mountain Park - Supervise and provide input on evaluation for high school student leaders (grades 9-12) - Provide supervision overnight for 5th grade students. Sleep in corresponding genders dormitory overnight as the sole adult - Keep fifth grade and high school students as well as other DPS staff safe during extended trips in the wilderness - Develop and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, staff, bus drivers and food service personnel - Collaborate with other Balarat educators in evaluating programs and developing activities - Prepare, update and organize designated student records, papers and documents, ensuring integrity and accuracy - Maintain and ensure both the security and confidentiality of student information - Complete all training programs satisfactorily, and attend all required meetings - Demonstrate cultural competency while working with urban and/or diverse populations - Must be able to lift and carry at least 20 pounds, walk more than six miles, and work outdoors in extreme temperatures **What You’ll Need:** *(Education, Experience, Qualifications from Payfactors)* - **Bachelor's Degree Or relevant work experience is required** - **One (1+) year of experience working in an outdoor education setting is required** - **Two Hundred (200+) hours working with children in a classroom or educational program** - **Candidates must be willing to attend the required Wilderness First Aid training and CPR training classes and maintain certifications throughout employment** - Knowledge with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook - Effective time management and organizational skills - Effective communication skills - Strong attention to detail - Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines - The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance - Work collaboratively with othe…