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Summer Adventure Instructors - Internal

Ridgewood Public Schools
Ridgewood, NJ Intern
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Position Summary

Ridgewood Community School (RCS) seeks Summer Adventure Instructors. To join us again this year, please respond and let us know what classes you would like to offer. We are also looking for exciting ideas for NEW programming for students in grades pre K-5. Although we are accepting applications for all grade levels, we are especially interested in new programs for grades 3-5. If you are a new instructor, we would be happy to email you last year's brochure so you can see what classes were previously offered. The position will be located at either Ridge or Willard Elementary Schools.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in outdoor education or adventure leadership is a plus
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively with children and adolescents
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
  • Commitment to safety and risk management practices

Key Responsibilities:

  • Instructor of assigned classes.
  • Develop curriculum for assigned classes.
  • Maintain an engaging and fun atmosphere in the classroom.
  • Pick supplies for class and submit orders to RCS.
  • Attendance for all days during the contracted session.

Program Schedule:

  • The Summer Adventure program runs three, two-week sessions from 8:30 am-3:00 pm. You can do one, two or all three sessions.
  • Courses are individually scheduled according to instructor's availability and program needs.
  • Courses run 1.5 hours each day.
  • Instructors are paid for 2 hours per class, per day.
  • Instructors are expected to be present on all days during the session. If you have a vacation or PD hours planned during a session, please do not apply for that particular session.

Start and End Date: June 29, 2026 to August 7, 2026. Additionally, there will be a staff planning meeting and classroom set up prior to start of camp (date/time TBD).

Salary: This is a stipend position and is not eligible for tenure. $13,000 for 6 week program.

Selection Process: Interview

Application Procedure: Please do not mail, email or bring resumes to the district HR office or to any school. Unsolicited paper documents will be discarded.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Ridgewood Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants.

Other Requirements

  • Session |: June 29-July 10
  • Session Il: July 13-24
  • Session Ill: July 27-August 7
  • Previous experience in outdoor education or adventure leadership
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively with children and adolescents
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
  • Commitment to safety and risk management practices

Salary : $13,000

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