St. John’s School seeks an Experiential Education Coordinator with a passion for student-centered, hands-on learning beyond the traditional classroom. Experiential education is a key component of the School’s mission to develop the whole child through authentic, challenging off-campus experiences that foster a sense of self-worth and personal responsibility. The Experiential Education Coordinator leads outdoor and experiential education in support of the school-wide curriculum. In addition to relevant experience and a strong educational background, successful candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with students and a commitment to furthering the School’s mission, including its strategic initiatives on community and inclusion. St. John’s seeks educators who are innovative, open to feedback, and eager for professional collaboration. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Partner with divisional leadership teams to develop and implement mission-aligned experiential learning opportunities that foster teamwork, resilience, and leadership skills
• Organize and lead grade-level outdoor trips in grades 5-9
• Collaborate with the service-learning coordinator to synergize community engagement and experiential learning opportunities
• Manage logistics, budgets, and program operations for various off-campus programs 
• Establish and maintain safety, health, and risk management protocols for experiential programs, including trip planning and emergency preparedness
• Serve as a visible leader in the life of the School, participating fully in community events
• Teach and/or coach 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in education or a related field
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of student safety, risk management, and duty of care
• Ability to work for extended periods of time, including weeknights and weekends when required

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest to SJSEmployment@sjs.org. 

About www.sjs.org

St. John's is an independent, co-educational day school presenting a 13-year sequence of college preparatory training. A non-profit institution, it was founded in 1946 to provide the community with a school of exacting standards in the development of individual, spiritual, ethical, intellectual, social and physical growth. While the means to achieve that purpose may change, it remains the basic mission of the School. Located on a forty-one acre urban campus, the School has 1450 students supported by 340 faculty and staff members. The School seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment and contribution to society. In particular, it is dedicated to the enhancement and the expansion of future leadership for Houston and the country. The School offers talented, motivated and energetic students a genuine challenge for academic accomplishment and for development of a sense of self-worth and of personal responsibility. The School in turn holds itself responsible for providing that challenge. Accreditation St. John's is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), recognized by TEA.

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