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OVERVIEW School of the Wild is a statewide initiative to increase outdoor learning experiences for elementary and middle school students across Iowa. The University of Iowa's College of Education in partnership with Iowa schools, county conservation boards, and many other local conservation organizations across the state work together to bring School of the Wild to students. School of the Wild strives to provide all students with a meaningful, outdoor learning experience that develops a sense of awareness and appreciation for the natural world, and in turn, leads them to act with positive stewardship for all things wild. SEASONAL SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- On an as-needed basis, provide daily instruction and support during School of the Wild programs at Macbride Nature Recreation Area. This includes outdoor recreation and conservation-based activities.
- Work as a team to develop lesson plans, learning experiences, and environmental programming.
- Participate in planning meetings with staff, teachers, naturalists, and other partners to communicate, plan, and schedule educational programs.
- Assist with managing the care and safety of the participating students.
- Provide excellent customer service to all School of the Wild clients and guests.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and willing to be flexible in duties and interactions with students.
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
- Will be hiking 3-4 miles each day and may be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience working with youth in outdoor environments
- Experience working in formal and/or informal education settings
- Knowledge of and experience educating young people (ages 10-14) with a variety of needs and abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to think quickly in fast-paced situations.
- Demonstrate patience, organization, and a desire to see others succeed.
- Capable of organizing and leading activities and redirecting disruptive behavior to facilitate learning.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College major or degree in fields related to environmental education (sciences, education, etc.).
- Have acquired a commercial driver's license (CDL) and bus driver certification.
WORK HOURS
- Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm on an as-needed basis.
- August 31 - November 13, 2026, and March 29 - May 28, 2027
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Criminal Background Check upon hire
- CPR/AED/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire
- University of Iowa Minors on Campus online training
- University of Iowa Blood Pathogen training
- University of Iowa Heat Stress Prevention training
- University of Iowa First Amendment (Free Speech) training
RATE OF PAY
- Starting at $17 per hour
- Those who currently hold a CDL Class B with passenger and air brake endorsement and are willing to drive a bus will receive $1.50/hour in addition to base compensation.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BUS DRIVING
- Safely transport students to and from Iowa Wildlife Camps on school bus
- Complete daily safety inspection of bus before students enter every morning.
- Daily clean-up, sanitation, and lock-up of bus after students have exited every afternoon.
- Meet DOT safety-sensitive position requirements including required Federal Transit Administration drug and alcohol testing.
- University of Iowa Heat Stress Prevention training
- University of Iowa First Amendment (Free Speech) training
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University of Iowa
Aug 14, 2026