Job Summary

Semester Mentors assist our full-time faculty in delivering all aspects of the Semester program. This includes supporting various classes, activities and community events, serving as a co-advisor to 6-8 students, performing residential duty, and generally participating in all aspects of Semester life. Semester Mentors are fully engaged in a 100-day semester with preparation and debrief time at the beginning and end of the term. Roles are based on an academic calendar from mid-August through December.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist full time faculty in the delivery of academic classes and learning experiences
Assist with community engagement activities and projects
Fill additional support roles as called upon
Tutor students in the evenings with assignments and homework
Support daily morning exercise
Possibly assist/co-lead 8 day sea-kayaking expeditions and/or 5 day camping/down island trips
Advise 4-6 students throughout the semester journey
Be “on duty” 1-2 evenings per week and typically 3 weekend days per month to support
student needs and after school programming
Participate with students and staff in the daily maintenance and care for the facility
through chores and other tasks
Create interdisciplinary connections between subjects and learning experiences
Collaborate with researchers, staff and other school employees to enhance the student
experience and utilize our campus, resources, and location as a classroom
Work professionally and cooperatively within the school community and broader South
Eleuthera community
Full positive participation in weekly faculty and community meetings
Participation in periodic professional development opportunities
Participation in orientation, semester prep, and semester debrief

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated interest in outdoor education and experiential learning
Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and organizational abilities
Proficient computer skills especially Google-suite use
A commitment to culturally diverse teaching and learning
Adaptability and flexibility for remote island living

Compensation & Benefits

Monthly stipend
On-campus meals at the Dinning Hall (when available)
On-campus accommodation

Schedule

The Cape Eleuthera Island School and its related entities operate year round and working hours vary depending on program needs. Programs and special events will require periods of time outside of normal working hours when staff must be on site for extended periods. The successful candidate should expect, and desire to work a variable and mission driven schedule.