Ingenuity Year
Program Leader - Ingenuity Year Gap Year Program
Ingenuity Year, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
Position Description
Program Description:
Ingenuity Year is a gap year program developed by the Forman School. Our programming has beendeveloped for students with learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.) and ADHD and seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a post-secondary environment, whether that is college or career. We do this by engaging with real challenges facing real communities.Position Summary:
Program leaders are mentors, coaches, and role models. They provide support for students, explore and expand comfort zones, manage risk, advocate for optimal student health, and support logistics from transportation to budgets. They are ambassadors to local contacts and represent our community. They bring heart, soul, and grit to a job thatis challenging, rewarding, and multi-faceted.We are seeking experienced candidates who are comfortable working in a changing and fluid environment and who are interested in making their mark on a new program.
TimeframesSummer 2024 Program – Asheville, NCJune 24-26: Staff TrainingJune 28 – August 2: ProgramAugust 2- 4: Program wrap-up and debriefFall 2024 Program – Portland, ME
August 25-31: Staff training September 1 - November 10:ProgramNovember 11-12: Program wrap-up and debriefEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitate a safe learning environment for a group of up to 15 students, aged 17-21Deliver a basic curriculum on climate change designed by Forman school teachers and Maine partnersDeliver a basic curriculum on culinary skills designed by Forman school teachersCoordinate with vendors and partner organizations to deliver and execute all program componentsAssist students with selecting and working toward capstone projectsCook meals, when required, for the groupAssist students with cooking meals, when requiredBe available to students throughout the program, with little downtime and little privacyHelp facilitate 4-5 day wilderness canoe, kayak, and/or camping experiencesDrive students in a 15-passenger van
Job Skills and Requirements
The ideal candidate needs to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, technical skills, and leadership skills. There are many hats — both collective and individual — that must be worn by the program leaders.Essential Skills
Demonstrate experience leading groups and/or working with young adultsDemonstrate a dedication to the field of teaching and the ability to educate the whole studentDemonstrate an understanding of risk management and competency in navigating challenging environments.Demonstrate the capability to instruct a safe, educational, dynamic, and engaging course for students with a diversity of identities and perspectives.Demonstrate the resilience, grit, and self-awareness needed to travel with and facilitate learning for groups for 10 weeks at a timeValid Wilderness First Aid certification (or above)Valid US State driver's license
Desired Skills:
While we don’t expect that every applicant will meet all of the below criteria, some combination of the below skills are desired.Yoga certification and/or mindfulness trainingFamiliarity or experience working with students with Learning DifferencesBackground in leadership, college readiness and/or scientific educationExtensive experience with any of the following:
Fishing industryLobstering industryCulinary industry / Chef experienceEnvironmental / outdoor educationCanoeingKayaking / Sea KayakingPhotography / Videography
Possess a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) certificationSalary and Benefits
Salary Range:
$4,500 - $8,000, depending on experience ($450 - $800 per week)Additional:
Paid staff trainingAll expenses are covered while on the program (accommodation, food, activities, transportation, etc)All of your transportation is covered before and after the programHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance provided
Program Description:
Ingenuity Year is a gap year program developed by the Forman School. Our programming has beendeveloped for students with learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.) and ADHD and seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a post-secondary environment, whether that is college or career. We do this by engaging with real challenges facing real communities.Position Summary:
Program leaders are mentors, coaches, and role models. They provide support for students, explore and expand comfort zones, manage risk, advocate for optimal student health, and support logistics from transportation to budgets. They are ambassadors to local contacts and represent our community. They bring heart, soul, and grit to a job thatis challenging, rewarding, and multi-faceted.We are seeking experienced candidates who are comfortable working in a changing and fluid environment and who are interested in making their mark on a new program.
TimeframesSummer 2024 Program – Asheville, NCJune 24-26: Staff TrainingJune 28 – August 2: ProgramAugust 2- 4: Program wrap-up and debriefFall 2024 Program – Portland, ME
August 25-31: Staff training September 1 - November 10:ProgramNovember 11-12: Program wrap-up and debriefEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Facilitate a safe learning environment for a group of up to 15 students, aged 17-21Deliver a basic curriculum on climate change designed by Forman school teachers and Maine partnersDeliver a basic curriculum on culinary skills designed by Forman school teachersCoordinate with vendors and partner organizations to deliver and execute all program componentsAssist students with selecting and working toward capstone projectsCook meals, when required, for the groupAssist students with cooking meals, when requiredBe available to students throughout the program, with little downtime and little privacyHelp facilitate 4-5 day wilderness canoe, kayak, and/or camping experiencesDrive students in a 15-passenger van
Job Skills and Requirements
The ideal candidate needs to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, technical skills, and leadership skills. There are many hats — both collective and individual — that must be worn by the program leaders.Essential Skills
Demonstrate experience leading groups and/or working with young adultsDemonstrate a dedication to the field of teaching and the ability to educate the whole studentDemonstrate an understanding of risk management and competency in navigating challenging environments.Demonstrate the capability to instruct a safe, educational, dynamic, and engaging course for students with a diversity of identities and perspectives.Demonstrate the resilience, grit, and self-awareness needed to travel with and facilitate learning for groups for 10 weeks at a timeValid Wilderness First Aid certification (or above)Valid US State driver's license
Desired Skills:
While we don’t expect that every applicant will meet all of the below criteria, some combination of the below skills are desired.Yoga certification and/or mindfulness trainingFamiliarity or experience working with students with Learning DifferencesBackground in leadership, college readiness and/or scientific educationExtensive experience with any of the following:
Fishing industryLobstering industryCulinary industry / Chef experienceEnvironmental / outdoor educationCanoeingKayaking / Sea KayakingPhotography / Videography
Possess a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) certificationSalary and Benefits
Salary Range:
$4,500 - $8,000, depending on experience ($450 - $800 per week)Additional:
Paid staff trainingAll expenses are covered while on the program (accommodation, food, activities, transportation, etc)All of your transportation is covered before and after the programHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance provided