Outdoor Education Assistant

We are looking to hire for the position of Outdoor Education Assistant, according to the following skills and qualifications.

Interested candidates please send your application by October 30; position may close before that date if a suitable candidate is found.

Position Details

Position Name: Outdoor Education Assistant

Reports to: Outdoor Education Coordinator and Deputy Head of School for Teaching and Learning

Time commitment: Full-time

The position

Nido is seeking a dynamic individual to help with the maintenance and development of Nido’s Outdoor Education programs. The Outdoor Education Assistant provides support to the Outdoor Education Coordinator in planning, executing, and evaluating engaging learning experiences for students from Pre-K through High School. This role combines administrative coordination, logistical support, and active leadership in outdoor programs, ensuring that students benefit from safe, challenging, and meaningful experiential learning opportunities. The position also serves as a bridge between teachers, students, parents, and external providers, with strong bilingual communication (English/Spanish) required.

School Mission

International School Nido de Aguilas empowers learners to CONNECT authentically, EXPLORE with curiosity, and ACT with purpose.

School Core Values

Suitable candidates will demonstrate our core values of:

Kindness • Respect • Responsibility • Integrity• Belonging • Positivity

Portrait of a Nido Learner

Nido Learners are:

Connectors

Thinkers

Inquirers

Designers

Changemakers

Qualifications and Experience

At least three years of experience supporting educational programming.

Experience in leading outdoor activities for young people.

Excellent oral and written communication in English and Spanish.

Proficient in using Google Workspace and other technology platforms.

Certifications in First Aid, Outdoor Learning, and/or Wilderness Safety.

High level of physical fitness.

Skills, Attitudes, and Dispositions

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse personalities

Ability to build trust and maintain healthy working relationships across the school

Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrate flexibility and self-direction

Possess a growth-mindset, seeking and applying critical feedback

Represent Nido with students, parents, colleagues, and broader school community in a highly professional manner, in alignment with our school values

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Support for Nido’s Outdoor Education Programming

Manage registration, documentation, communication, and logistical coordination for on-campus, off-campus, and overseas Outdoor Education programs.

Maintain updated program information, itineraries, photos, and resources on the Nido website for WWW and Outdoor Education programs in collaboration with the Outdoor Education Coordinator.

Support the organization and layout of the Week Without Walls Fair and other Outdoor Education events, meetings and activities

Complete office clerical tasks, including payment requisitions, purchase orders, and updating chaperone guidelines.

Assist in ordering equipment and materials for programs, liaising with external suppliers and the Nido Business Office.

Assist in preparing the annual Outdoor Education department budget proposal.

Teaching and Learning Support for Nido’s Outdoor Education Programming

Support the Outdoor Education Coordinator to plan, design, execute, and evaluate Outdoor Education learning experiences for all grade levels.

Lead students on interactive, hands-on outdoor experiences that foster learning, leadership, challenge, reflection, and age-appropriate risk.

Promote the learning goals of Nido’s Outdoor Education Program and school’s shared mission, vision and guiding statements

International School Nido de Aguilas is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on being a diverse environment and seek the best talents who will contribute to generating an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, marital status, cultural background, sexual orientation, languages, abilities, or any other personal characteristic.

International School Nido de Aguilas is committed to promoting a safe and secure environment by following, enforcing and constantly improving our child safeguarding policy.