{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d7996e2df1bf6ec23cd5ef78","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d7996e2df1bf6ec23cd5ef78","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d7996e2df1bf6ec23cd5ef78","title":"School Programs Instructor","description":"This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The School Programs Instructor delivers educational content aligned with state standards. This position creates an exciting and effective camp experience for 4th through 12th grade students at camp locations as part of the Outdoor Education and Student Development program curriculum.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLead a team of 15 to 25 students, the average age range being 4th through 12th graders, as they participate in Outdoor Education/Student Development events.\n\nAssist School Programs leadership with preparation, set up and cleanup of OE/Student Development events.\n\nAssist in the maintenance and development of T.E.K.S. based curriculum for our Outdoor Education classes.\n\nHandle and care for a variety of animals such as snakes, chinchillas, turtles, etc.\n\nCreate a fun and exciting learning environment.\n\nDeliver educational content according to camp design and objective.\n\nFacilitate recreational activities by becoming Lifeguard and High Ropes certified.\n\nCarry out assigned work projects as required for program upgrade or maintenance.\n\nAssist other camp departments as needed.\n\nOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nDuring the summer season assist the Summer Camp and Operations departments with various tasks, including but not limited to driving trailers for camper arrivals.\n\nMaintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.\n\nMaintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.\n\nPerform other duties as required.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nEDUCATION\n\nBachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in field of education with major or minor in science, history, or outdoor leadership/education.\n\nEXPERIENCE\n\nExperience working with kids in a classroom and/or camp setting is preferred.\n\nCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS\n\nTeaching certificate desirable.\n\nKNOWLEDGE\n\nEducation principles and methods.\n\nKnowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.\n\nProficient working knowledge and ability to use various office software including, but not limited to, Microsoft 365 andOutlook.\n\nBasic internet and social media skills.\n\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES\n\nAbility to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings to include but not limited to customers (students, parents, and teachers), clergy and staff of various Christian churches and organizations of all sizes, cultural identities and worship styles, co-workers, and peers.\n\nAbility to exercise independent thinking and initiative along with an ability to be greatly flexible concerning daily work duties.\n\nExcellent professional written and verbal public communication skills. Ability to speak clearly in face-to-face interactions and to large groups of people; to articulate with accuracy on the telephone and through e-mail. Excellent listening skills.\n\nExcellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks. Ability to communicate the vision and values of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.\n\nEXTERNAL CONTACTS\n\nGuests and schools.\n\nIMPACT ON EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY\n\nEquipment used in activities/assignments.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nPhysical effort required on a routine basis includes ability to use up to 20 pounds of force frequently for moving and carrying objects.\n\nWork requires a lot of physical agility for doing majority of assigned work, including but not limited to bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; crawling under areas such as desks; facilitating recreational equipment and activities; stooping, and climbing stairs, step stools, or ladders.\n\nAbility to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight stays including weekends, as needed.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nWork outdoors majority of the time, exposed to the seasonal weather elements.\n\nStanding, bending, and walking while teaching students.\n\nWorks indoors in normal office environment some of the workday during the school year and summer season.\n\nOTHER\nCommitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Must be able to fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement. An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement.\n\nCommitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.\n\nMust demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.\n\nPossess personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Sky Ranch","rawCompany":"sky ranch","city":"Van","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-08T04:02:41.678Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-2031.00","title":"Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education","slug":"secondary-school-teachers-except-special-and-career-technical-education"},{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"},{"code":"25-3021.00","title":"Self-Enrichment Teachers","slug":"self-enrichment-teachers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"School Programs Instructor","description":"This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. 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This position creates an exciting and effective camp experience for 4th through 12th grade students at camp locations as part of the Outdoor Education and Student Development program curriculum.\n\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLead a team of 15 to 25 students, the average age range being 4th through 12th graders, as they participate in Outdoor Education/Student Development events.\n\nAssist School Programs leadership with preparation, set up and cleanup of OE/Student Development events.\n\nAssist in the maintenance and development of T.E.K.S. based curriculum for our Outdoor Education classes.\n\nHandle and care for a variety of animals such as snakes, chinchillas, turtles, etc.\n\nCreate a fun and exciting learning environment.\n\nDeliver educational content according to camp design and objective.\n\nFacilitate recreational activities by becoming Lifeguard and High Ropes certified.\n\nCarry out assigned work projects as required for program upgrade or maintenance.\n\nAssist other camp departments as needed.\n\nOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nDuring the summer season assist the Summer Camp and Operations departments with various tasks, including but not limited to driving trailers for camper arrivals.\n\nMaintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.\n\nMaintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.\n\nPerform other duties as required.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nEDUCATION\n\nBachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in field of education with major or minor in science, history, or outdoor leadership/education.\n\nEXPERIENCE\n\nExperience working with kids in a classroom and/or camp setting is preferred.\n\nCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS\n\nTeaching certificate desirable.\n\nKNOWLEDGE\n\nEducation principles and methods.\n\nKnowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.\n\nProficient working knowledge and ability to use various office software including, but not limited to, Microsoft 365 andOutlook.\n\nBasic internet and social media skills.\n\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES\n\nAbility to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings to include but not limited to customers (students, parents, and teachers), clergy and staff of various Christian churches and organizations of all sizes, cultural identities and worship styles, co-workers, and peers.\n\nAbility to exercise independent thinking and initiative along with an ability to be greatly flexible concerning daily work duties.\n\nExcellent professional written and verbal public communication skills. Ability to speak clearly in face-to-face interactions and to large groups of people; to articulate with accuracy on the telephone and through e-mail. Excellent listening skills.\n\nExcellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks. Ability to communicate the vision and values of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.\n\nEXTERNAL CONTACTS\n\nGuests and schools.\n\nIMPACT ON EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY\n\nEquipment used in activities/assignments.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\n\nPhysical effort required on a routine basis includes ability to use up to 20 pounds of force frequently for moving and carrying objects.\n\nWork requires a lot of physical agility for doing majority of assigned work, including but not limited to bending for items below or reaching for items above the individual; crawling under areas such as desks; facilitating recreational equipment and activities; stooping, and climbing stairs, step stools, or ladders.\n\nAbility to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight stays including weekends, as needed.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nWork outdoors majority of the time, exposed to the seasonal weather elements.\n\nStanding, bending, and walking while teaching students.\n\nWorks indoors in normal office environment some of the workday during the school year and summer season.\n\nOTHER\nCommitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. 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