Teacher selection criteria

The Schools on Board Field Program provides exciting research opportunities for high school teachers interested in environmental science education. Each field program includes 2–3 teachers. Schools can apply to send a teacher and/or a student. Teachers are selected by their schools, using the criteria listed below.

Schools on Board would like schools to send teachers who ...

• Have experience teaching science at the high school level
• Have a keen interest in science, the environment, and research
• Have experience chaperoning students on field trips
• Have passed their school’s security requirements for chaperoning students
• Are good facilitators
• Are willing to engage in group work
• Are willing to participate in the program as learners and educators
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Have a healthy level of curiosity and sense of adventure!
• Have a moderate level of physical fitness*
• Have a working knowledge of English**

*Life on a research vessel requires a certain amount of endurance. Research activities may require physical work. Successful candidates must complete a medical screening, that may require a medical examination by their doctor.

**Note that the educational program on-board the icebreaker is delivered in English, therefore a working knowledge of English is required. French is a dominant language on the ship, as many of the researchers and ship crew are from Quebec. An appreciation and understanding of the French language is a benefit.

Interested teachers must apply through their schools and complete the Teacher Application Form (see Application). If your school has not already applied for a space, see School Selection Criteria.