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FernLeaf is a small, compassionate, K-12 public charter school dedicated to providing students with engaging, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
Every year our school, along with Conserving Carolina, takes our entire student population for a hike up Bearwallow Mountain. This hike is defined by Conserving Carolina as an EASY 2-mile round trip hike with an excellent view at the top. This year, as our school has grown, we have split the hike into 2 different days.
We are looking for kid-loving hikers to join our community on these hikes on September 27th and 28th! You will be placed with a group of 10-15 students and a teacher as you hike. Our hope is that you can support the teacher in creating a safe and fun hiking environment for our students!
Roles/Responsibilities
- Support a lead Teacher with the safety and care of a mixed age group of 10-15 K-8 grade students
- Meet at FernLeaf School at the beginning of your shift
- Ride the bus with your group to Bearwallow Mountain
- Hike to the top of the mountain with your group
- Assist with motivation of students who need extra encouragement while hiking
- Eat lunch with kids at the top of the mountain
- Hike back down Bearwallow Mountain with your group of students
- Ride the bus back to FernLeaf with your group
- You're Done!
Requirements
- Physically able to hike up Bearwallow Mountain
- Enjoy the company of K-8 students
- Be present for the entire shift
- Have a clean background check
Shifts
- Monday, September 27th 8:30AM - 2:00 PM
- Tuesday, September 28th 8:30AM - 2:00 PM
Health and Safety
- Masks must be worn when riding the bus.
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