Director of Educator Development & Staffing

About Teton Science Schools

Teton Science Schools connects people, place, and nature through education. Since 1967, TSS has been a leader in place-based education, using the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem as a classroom for learners of all ages. The Field Education team is at the heart of this work. Through residential and field-based programs, Field Education welcomes students and groups to learn directly from the landscapes, communities, and ecosystems of Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, and the surrounding region. These experiences help learners build scientific understanding, leadership skills, and a stronger sense of place through hands-on, outdoor education.

Position Purpose

The Director of Educator Development & Staffing, Field Education makes transformative learning possible by ensuring the right people are in the right places, with the right support, at the right time.

This role leads educator development, workforce planning, supervision systems, hiring processes, and staffing strategy that support high-quality Field Education programming across campuses and seasons. The Director of Educator Development & Staffing is both a strategic leader and a practical problem-solver, balancing long-term workforce planning with the daily realities of running dynamic, outdoor, residential education programs.

This Director serves as the primary leader for educator development, staffing strategy, and personnel systems across Field Education. 

The ideal candidate brings clarity to complexity, care to people systems, and energy to team leadership. They are a strong communicator, thoughtful educator coach, and systems-minded leader who helps create a Field Education team that is prepared, supported, and inspired to deliver excellent place-based programming.

Responsibilities

Staffing Strategy & Workforce Planning

• Lead the staffing strategy for Field Education so programs are well-supported across campuses, seasons, and changing daily needs
• Lead annual workforce planning, hiring projections, staffing allocations, and personnel forecasting to ensure Field Education has the capacity and talent needed to meet program goals
• Create clear systems for scheduling, coverage, time off, staff assignments, and communication
• Balance program needs with staff capacity, educator growth, team culture, and financial sustainability
• Support personnel budget planning, staffing forecasts, and workforce allocation decisions in partnership with the Head of Field Education
• Partner with HR and Field Education leadership to recruit, hire, onboard, and prepare year-round and seasonal staff

Supervision & Educator Development

• Supervise and coach Field Education team members through regular feedback, clear expectations, and meaningful professional development
• Lead annual performance review processes and support employee growth, accountability, retention, and advancement across the Field Education team
• Directly supervise designated Field Education staff and lead systems for performance management, coaching, evaluation, accountability, and professional growth across the educator team
• Guide educator development through mentorship, field observations, performance feedback, and ongoing training
• Support instructor advancement pathways, leadership development, and succession planning efforts within Field Education
• Partner with the Head of Field Education to implement staff training, onboarding, and professional learning systems

Department Leadership

• Support Field Education leadership through annual planning, staff meetings, retreats, debriefs, and cross-team collaboration
• Ensure staffing and training systems align with TSS operating guidelines, academic pillars, risk management practices, and program goals
• Serve as a member of the Field Education leadership team and contribute to strategic planning, departmental initiatives, and organizational priorities
• Support the development and supervision of a diverse team of year-round, seasonal, and AmeriCorps educators
• Strengthen relationships with internal teams and external partners to support smooth program delivery
• Foster a team culture rooted in trust, inclusion, accountability, learning, and care for people and place

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of four years of experience teaching or leading programs in formal, informal, outdoor, environmental, or place-based education settings
• Minimum of two years of experience coaching, supervising, developing, or managing educators or staff teams
• Experience managing complex schedules, staffing systems, seasonal hiring cycles, or multi-site team operations
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and systems-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to make sound decisions related to staffing, risk, program quality, and staff support
• Experience with budget management, payroll processes, workforce planning, or program operations preferred
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and database systems
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, educators, and seasonal staff
• Experience in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, residential education, AmeriCorps programs, or outdoor program operations preferred

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Position is based in Jackson, Wyoming with regular work across TSS campuses and program locations
• Work occurs in both office and field settings, including time at a computer, in meetings, outdoors, and supporting active programs
• May require evening, weekend, or irregular hours to support programs, staffing needs, trainings, retreats, and emergencies
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions, including cold, heat, wind, snow, rain, and arid conditions
• Ability to hike over uneven terrain and support field-based programming as needed.
• Ability to carry a backpack of 20 or more pounds for extended periods as needed.
• Ability to drive or become approved to drive TSS vehicles, including 15-passenger vans, according to organizational policies
• Successful applicants must pass required background checks and driving record review prior to start date