Wildlands Teacher

Wildlands School is seeking a full-time middle school or high school teacher/advisor in our project-based, student-centered school for the 2026 - 27 school year. We are looking for an individual with solid project-based learning experience who can work with students at multiple skill levels. Teacher must be willing to be an active learner, ready to tackle new ideas and tasks, and have the ability to guide and facilitate rather than simply lecturing and using prepared curriculum. Experience teaching or researching in the natural world is a plus.

This position involves working in a project-based school with an outdoor/expeditionary learning emphasis. Though not required, ideal candidates will have a blend of abilities and experience in wilderness trip planning and leadership, first aid, water safety, and be able to accompany students on overnight trips during the week. Applicant should be certified as a Wisconsin licensed educator at the middle school or high school level with some preference given in science licensure areas. Experience with technology, computers, and networks is a must as this is a one-to-one laptop school environment. The position also requires individuals to be willing to handle school management tasks, communicate with parents, and attain a CDL school bus driver's license within the first year of employment.

Professional Experiences and Dispositions:

• Charismatic, process-oriented, and relational approach to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate effectiveness at building and maintaining positive, professional relationships

with students, families, and co-workers.

• Willingness to learn alongside students in addition to leading bold, creative project

opportunities for students.

• Flexible and adaptable individual, capable of responding quickly and effectively to a dynamic

school environment.

• Exemplary interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Collaborative solution-finder who seeks and cultivates pathways to student and school

success.

• Diverse personal and professional life experience which informs project and content facilitation.
• Experience leading and teaching in an experiential learning model (preferred) or personal

experience with backcountry wilderness travel

Job Requirements:

• Understand and implement multi-level project-based learning (PBL) for students
• Be a fully integrated, dynamic, and collaborative member of the teacher management team.
• Develop and maintain positive, open communication channels with Wildlands staff, district co

workers, and families.

• Use academic strengths and personal passions to advise student projects in addition to

extending personal learning beyond specific content areas

• Plan, collaborate in, and lead community based learning opportunities, field experiences, trips,

and socioemotional mentoring.

• Willingness and ability to obtain a school bus driving license within one year of hiring date.
• Coordinate and lead, monitor progress, and support one or more of the following during

the school year: Blended learning math options, Rosetta Stone Foreign Language, off-site

experiential learning opportunities in both front country and backcountry environments

• Be willing and able to do whatever is needed to keep the school running. Plan and attend

evening orientations, student showcase nights, and school functions.