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Program Description: Ingenuity Year is a gap year program developed by the Forman School. Our programming has been developed 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 that is challenging, rewarding, and multi-faceted.
As this is the first-ever program by Ingenuity Year, there will inevitably be bumps in the road. 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.
Fall 2023 Program
August 25-31: Staff training
September 1 - November 10: Program
November 11-12: Program wrap-up and debrief
Spring 2024 Program (approx)
March 10-14: Staff training
March 15 - May 24: Program
May 25-26: Wrap up and debrief
Facilitate a safe learning environment for a group of up to 15 students, aged 17-21
Deliver a basic curriculum on climate change designed by Forman school teachers and Maine partners
Deliver a basic curriculum on culinary skills designed by Forman school teachers
Coordinate with vendors and partner organizations to deliver and execute all program components
Assist students with selecting and working towards capstone projects
Cook meals, when required, for the group
Assist students with cooking meals, when required
Be available to students throughout the program, with little downtime and little privacy
Help facilitate 4-5 day wilderness canoe, kayak, and/or camping experiences
Drive students in a 15 passenger van
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 adults
Demonstrate a dedication to the field of teaching and ability to educate the whole student
Demonstrate an understanding of risk management and competency 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 time
Valid Wilderness First Aid certification (or above)
Valid US State drivers 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
Regional experience and contacts in Maine.
Familiarity or experience working with students with Learning Differences
Background in science, agriculture, or marine biology
Extensive experience with any of the following:
Fishing industry
Lobstering industry
Culinary industry / Chef experience
Environmental / outdoor education
Canoeing
Kayaking / Sea Kayaking
Photography / Videography
Possess a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) certification
Contractor
$57k-90k (estimate)
03/09/2024
04/26/2024