Job Description

Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) Coordinator
Location: Bloomingdale International IB School
Department: Academic & Experiential Learning
Reports To: HOS
Job Overview:
The Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) Coordinator is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing learning experiences that take place outside the traditional classroom environment. This includes field trips, service-learning projects, outdoor education, international excursions, and interdisciplinary experiential learning initiatives aligned with the IB curriculum for Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Planning & Implementation

• Develop a comprehensive EOTC program aligned with the IB curriculum, ensuring experiential learning opportunities complement classroom instruction.

• Collaborate with PYP, MYP, and DP teachers to integrate real-world experiences into unit planning.

• Plan local, national, and international field trips, service-learning projects, and outdoor education activities.

• Research and establish partnerships with educational institutions, NGOs, museums, research centers, and environmental organizations.

• Develop detailed risk management protocols, ensuring all trips adhere to health, safety, and child protection standards.

2. Curriculum Integration & Alignment

• Align EOTC activities with the IB Learner Profile, Approaches to Learning (ATL), and interdisciplinary themes.

• Ensure PYP experiences support inquiry-based learning and transdisciplinary themes.

• Design MYP fieldwork to strengthen interdisciplinary connections in subjects such as science, humanities, and arts.

• Facilitate DP CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) projects, ensuring meaningful community engagement.

3. Risk Management & Safety

• Develop and maintain risk assessments for all off-campus activities.

• Ensure compliance with school policies, government regulations, and IB standards for student safety.

• Conduct staff and student training on emergency protocols, travel guidelines, and responsible behavior.

• Liaise with transport providers, travel agencies, and emergency response teams for smooth execution of trips.

4. Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate with parents, teachers, and students about upcoming EOTC activities.

• Organize parent briefings and consent forms for trips and experiential learning activities.

• Collaborate with local and international organizations for service-learning opportunities.

• Maintain positive relationships with external vendors, field experts, and facilitators.

5. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Develop assessment rubrics to evaluate the impact of EOTC programs on student learning.

• Collect feedback from students, teachers, and parents to improve future experiences.

• Maintain records of student participation, reflections, and learning outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Educational Background: Bachelors or Masters degree in Education, Outdoor Learning, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in experiential learning, outdoor education, or IB curriculum coordination.

• Knowledge: Familiarity with IB PYP, MYP, and DP frameworks and their integration with real-world experiences.

• Skills:

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Excellent risk management and safety planning abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for parent and community engagement.

• Ability to collaborate with teachers and integrate EOTC into IB unit planning.

• Passion for experiential, hands-on, and outdoor learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in International Schools.

• Certification in Outdoor Education, Risk Management, or Wilderness First Aid.

• Familiarity with CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) and Service-Learning Projects.

Why Join Bloomingdale International IB School?

• Innovative IB Curriculum: Work in an inquiry-driven, student-centered environment.

• Experiential Learning Culture: Opportunities to design and lead impactful real-world experiences.

• Global Exposure: Collaborate with international institutions and lead global learning initiatives.