Application for Employment: Returning Academic Teacher

Personal Information

Name*

first, middle, last

Permanent Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Present Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

If different from permanent address

Dates at present address

Phone*

Email*

Country of Citizenship*

Eligibility Information

As a condition of employment with The Traveling School, Teachers shall undergo and complete, to the satisfaction of The Traveling School, a fingerprint-based search of the local, state, and national files to disclose any criminal record and a credit check. It is in the sole discretion of The Traveling School to determine whether the results of the Teacher’s background check are satisfactory for employment at The Traveling School. Should The Traveling School determine the results of Teacher’s background check are not acceptable, The Traveling School may not offer employment.

If hired, can you provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA?*

No
Yes

Have you ever been convicted of any law violation?*

No
Yes

If yes, give details. (A conviction will not necessarily disqualify applicant from employment.)

Are you able to meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria?*

No
Yes

Essential Eligibility Criteria Found Here: http://bit.ly/TTSEEC

If employed do you expect to be engaged in any additional business, employment or schooling outside of The Traveling School?*

No
Yes

If yes, describe.*

Education & Training

Highest Degree Earned:*

Are you currently pursuing an additional/advanced degree or have you completed further degrees since working with TTS?*

No
Yes

If yes, describe:

Describe any additional teaching experience since working for TTS. What subjects did you teach? With what age groups did you work? What was the length of employment?*

Do you hold a valid teaching license or certificate?*

No
Yes

If yes, provide details.*

Additional academic training or certifications:*

Employment

Have you worked under any other name?*

No
Yes

If yes, provide name(s).

Have you ever been fired from a job or asked to resign?*

No
Yes

If yes, explain.

Outdoor Skills Assessment

The purpose of this section is to determine your level of competency and experience in the following outdoor pursuits. The Traveling School does not expect instructors to have experience or expertise in all categories. Our interest is to ensure we have a balanced combination of experience and training on each semester to benefit our students. Please rate your competency level based on your proficiency in each activity.

Outdoor Skills Assessment*

Hiking	Backpacking	Camping	Rock Climbing	Mountaineering	Lake/Pool Swimming	Ocean Swimming	Kayaking (Sea or Whitewater)	Whitewater Rafting	Canoeing

Indicate your level of expertise for each activity - no experience, beginner, intermediate, expert or instructor.

Additional training or certifications (Leave No Trace, Swiftwater Rescue, AMGA, etc):*

Describe your outdoor leadership experience. In particular, list and explain past outdoor educator jobs and related responsibilities.*

Travel and Cultural Assessment

The purpose of this section is to determine your level of cultural competency and travel experience, in particular in Traveling School course areas. We do not expect faculty to have experience or expertise in every country where we travel. Our interest is to hire a teacher team with a range of cultural competencies and familiarity in each semester region.

List the countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America where you have traveled. Include corresponding dates and length of travel as well as your role during the trip. (personal travel, student/participant, instructor and program/organization)*

Year	Length of Travel	Country	Role	Organization

List other countries where you have traveled in since last working for TTS. Include corresponding dates and length of travel as well as your role during the trip (personal travel, student/participants, instructor and program/organization).*

Year	Length of Travel	Country	Role	Organization

Indicate your level of expertise for each activity - no experience, personal, participant, or instructor. Includes notes as needed.*

Service Project	Homestay	Language Immersion

Notes as needed (from above):

Describe any new experience in international settings since working for The Traveling School. List countries and describe circumstances regarding any overseas teaching experience.*

Language Assessment

The purpose of this section is to determine your level of Spanish competency. The Traveling School does not expect all instructors to be fluent in Spanish. Our interest is to ensure we have a balanced combination of skills on each semester to benefit our students. Please rate your competency level based on your proficiency in each activity.

Spanish Skills Assessment*

Conversational ability with native Spanish speaker	Set up activities, transportation and accommodations in writing	Set up activities, transportation and accommodations in person or on the phone	Translate speakers, guides, etc. for the group	Communicate student medical needs at local clinics, doctor’s offices or hospitals	Teaching Spanish (describe what level taught: Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, etc).

Indicate your level of expertise for each activity - no experience, beginner, intermediate, expert or instructor.

List any other language skills below. Include details which describe your level of fluency and experience.*

Professional References

Provide two professional references. We prefer a direct supervisor and a co-worker who can speak to your work performance, professional demeanor and interpersonal skills. References should not be related to you.

Reference 1*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

Relationship to applicant?*

Reference 2*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

Relationship to applicant?*

Upload 1 page cover letter.

Upload resume.

I confirm that all statements and information provided within this application and its attachments, if any, are true and complete. I understand that omission or misrepresentation of material fact may result in refusal of or separation from employment.*

I agree

Type full name to sign.*

Type date of submission.*

Application for Employment Returning Teacher

Personal Information

Eligibility Information

Education & Training

Employment

Outdoor Skills Assessment

Travel and Cultural Assessment

Language Assessment

Professional References

(406) 586-3096

info@travelingschool.com

PO Box 7058
Bozeman, Montana 59771