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STAFF APPLICATION FORM
2018 Arctic Expedition
IMPORTANT
Welcome to the Students on Ice 2018 Arctic Expedition staff application form.

For every expedition we carefully build our expedition staff team in order to create the most powerful learning experience for our youth participants and overall team. Completing the Staff Member form will allow us to ensure that your expertise, experience and motivation aligns well with the SOI mandate and will contribute a needed dimension to the emerging 2018 Arctic Expedition team. In turn, this approach also supports maximum engagement and positive outcomes for selected staff’s expedition experience.

 

This year, we are excited to be running a new initiative— the Teachers on Ice Scholarship Program— onboard our summer expedition. This new initiative has been made possible by funding from the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)’s PromoScience program. All Canadian secondary science teachers are eligible to apply. If you are applying for this opportunity, please check the appropriate box below in the 'Application Stream' section and proceed with completing the form. 

 

This form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You will also need some additional time to write your responses to the essay questions.

 

Please ensure that you save the form (using the tool at the top right corner of this page) in order to not lose your work. We also recommend that you write and edit your short essay responses in a word document before copying and pasting the responses into the text boxes in the form below.

 

If you have any questions about the application form, please contact: 

education@studentsonice.com

 

Thank you for your interest in SOI. Good luck!

What is Students on Ice?
Please ensure that you have browsed our website for information on Students on Ice and for details on our our 2018 Arctic Expedition. You can also find there more information about our Education Program.
Application Stream

2018 Arctic Expedition Applications
Thank you for your interest in the Students on Ice program! Staff Member and Teachers on Ice applications for the 2018 Arctic Expedition are now closed. Please check back in the summer for updates on applications for the 2019 Arctic program. 
The 2018 Teachers on Ice Program

Thank you for your interest in participating in the new Teachers on Ice Scholarship Program with the Students on Ice Foundation.

 

The goal of the Teachers on Ice Scholarship Program is to recognize science educators in Canada who: (a) share the Students on Ice mission of inspiring, engaging and educating youth; (b) demonstrate a holistic approach to teaching and learning in their current science classroom(s); and (c) empower students to be active and positive agents of change in their home communities and beyond. Selected teachers will be provided a professional development opportunity that offers a new level of scientific awareness through an interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and experiential context situated in the Canadian and Greenlandic North. In turn, such an opportunity impacts not only participating teachers’ professional growth, but also that of their current and future students, colleagues and the broader personal and professional communities in which they are part.

 

This opportunity covers the expedition fee of $12,900 CAD. The expedition fee includes all general expenses (accommodations, travel, meals, and programming) during the expedition starting from your arrival in Ottawa. 


Scholarship recipients will be responsible for travel arrangements and costs to and from the gateway city of Ottawa. Scholarship recipients are also responsible for personal travel insurance and medical insurance (which is mandatory for participation).

 

Teachers on Ice scholarship recipients will engage in all programming aspects of the expedition and will serve as expedition staff members with assigned student support responsibilities, along with other optional program responsibilities. Once accepted, all of these additional options will be shared as part of registration.


Applications must be received by April 24th, 2018 by 11:59pm EST. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Note that you can save your application and return to it any time prior to the deadline.

 

All applicants will be notified in May of the selection panel’s decision. A formal announcement of the 2018 Teachers on Ice scholarship recipients will be released on the Students on Ice Foundation website in June 2018.

Important considerations before you apply
Each staff member in a Students on Ice Expedition carries a significant responsibility for the overall quality of the learning environment and the success of the expedition. Before completing this application, please consider the following:
  1. A Students on Ice Expedition is an educational expedition and as such it has a different character than a vacation experience. As a staff member, you must be committed to participate fully in all aspects of the program and assist when needed.
  2. To be successful as a staff member and to be able to make the most of your participation, you need to be passionate about the goals of the SOI program, enjoy working with youth and have an interest in the Polar Regions. Specific expertise relevant to the Polar Regions or formal training as an educator is desirable, but not required to participate as a member of the expedition staff team.
  3. In selecting our expedition staff we look for individuals with the following qualities:
    • dynamic, enthusiastic, engaging, passionate about learning and comfortable interacting with a large and diverse group of youth; and
    • providing guidance and leadership to youth who are far from home in a foreign environment and support SOI core staff and the education program.
  4. The expedition fee for staff members in 2018 will be $12,900 CAD + 2.5% GST or $10,750 USD + 2.5% GST. The fee is equivalent to the expedition fee for student participants. Students on Ice is a not-for-profit organization and we keep the expedition fee for youth participants as low as possible. Experience shows that staff members gain as much as youth participants from their participation, if not more!  
  5. Successful staff applicants will be required to submit a clear Police Records Check, including clearance for service with the Vulnerable Sector, from their local police authority.
  6. Successful applicants must also possess a passport or be able to successfully complete the process of obtaining a passport at least one month before the start of the expedition.
Teachers on Ice: Important considerations before you apply

The Teachers on Ice Scholarship Program requires that applicants must: 


  1. be Canadian citizens
  2. be working in a formal education environment at the time of their application through to the end of the 2018-2019 academic school year and be returning for the 2019-2020 school year;
  3. be currently teaching secondary level science; and 
  4. agree to a two-year leadership commitment with the Students on Ice Foundation’s education team. During this time, teachers will be asked to complete several deliverables related to their Teachers on Ice experience including: (a) delivering one professional development workshop for other educators based on their expedition experience; (b) at least one blog post to be posted on the SOI website; and (c) at least one lesson plan/learning module to be implemented with your science students that incorporates learning and critical insights gained from the expedition experience.

 

Applications will be evaluated based on:

  1. a demonstrated understanding of science literacy and ability to teach about critical and complex issues current in the world; and
  2. a demonstrated willingness, ability, passion, creativity and vision to apply this experience in a transformational way with the aim to positively impact current/future students, colleagues and local community. 

Application Process
Please follow the steps below to ensure that your application is complete and received in good order:
  1. Carefully read the important considerations above and all instructions below.
  2. Complete this online application form; you can complete the form in several steps and can save and return to your form at any time. 
  3. Be sure to complete all essay questions and upload two reference letters.
  4. Submit this form.
  5. SOI's Education Program Manager will contact you during the winter of 2017/2018 to discuss your participation status. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to provide feedback on your application. 
  6. A deposit of $1000 towards the expedition fee of is due within 10 business days of your acceptance as member of the expedition staff. Receipt of the deposit guarantees your space on the expedition.  
    Deposits can be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through your online banking to finance@studentsonice.com OR by cheque made payable to Students on Ice Inc. We recommend using a EFTs to keep within the 10 business day timeline. 
    We unfortunately cannot accept payment by credit card. 
Please ensure that you have read the section on expedition fees, payments, and cancellations on our website. 
Teachers on Ice: Application Process

Please follow the steps below to ensure that your application is complete and received in good order:


  1. Carefully read the important considerations above and all instructions below. 
  2. Complete this online application form; you can complete the form in several stages and can save and return to your form at any time. 
  3. Be sure to complete all questions and upload all necessary files. 
  4. Submit this form. 
  5. All applications will be notified of their application status in May 2018. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are not able to provide feedback on your application.

 

To complete this application you will need:

  1. current resume; 
  2. two professional letters of recommendation including specific examples that demonstrate an interdisciplinary and holistic approach to teaching and learning. [Note: as an applicant, you are responsible for uploading these letters into our application system. We will not accept letters submitted separately]; and 
  3. cell phone or other video recording device to provide the requested video-recorded response to one particular question. 

Applicant Information


(Legal name, as on your passport)

(Eg. You prefer "Sam" instead of Samantha or Samuel)

(Legal name, as on your passport)

(Legal name, as on your passport)









(As written on your passport)

Enter in this format: DD-MMM-YYYY (e.g. 11-JAN-1991)



Only select another language if you have conversational ability, or more.





Teachers on Ice: Professional Information









Please list up to three of the most relevant subjects and grades that you are currently teaching or have previously taught:















Teachers on Ice: Professional References
Please provide two professional letters of recommendation – these letters should provide specific examples of your ability to teach about the world and all that is interconnected within it. We will not accept letters submitted separately.


Health Statement 

The expedition program contains many activities that can be physically demanding, such as hiking. During days at sea, the possibility of rough sea conditions may lead to participants experiencing seasickness. Although we are visiting during the summer season, daily temperatures may be below freezing and staff will be expected to participate in all daily excursions. These excursions, such as Zodiac boat cruises and shore landings, generally range from two to three hours in length. 

I attest that I am in good health and capable of performing normal activities on this expedition. I further attest that I am capable of caring for myself during the expedition, and that I will not impede the progress of the expedition or the enjoyment of others aboard. I understand that this expedition will take me far from the nearest medical facility and that all expedition members must be self-sufficient. With that understanding, I certify that I have not been recently treated for, nor am I aware of any physical condition or disability that would create a hazard to myself or other members of the expedition. 

General Medical Information
We are travelling to a remote place and we and our doctors must be aware of any and all medical concerns and needs in order to be prepared for medical emergencies. Please outline any medical conditions, illnesses, and/or disabilities that require or have required the regular care of a doctor in the section below. It is VERY important that you provide as much information as possible.  This information will only be shared with our doctors and will otherwise be kept confidential.

Educational Expertise and Expedition Skills
Please list up to four of areas of expertise that you consider relevant within the framework of your participation in the SOI Expedition. Please indicate how long you have been involved in that area, and how you would be willing to use that expertise to contribute to the education program. This is used to determine what opportunities we have to include you in the education program.
















Relevant Youth Experience
Have you been a chaperone or other staff member on other educational student trips or camps? If so, please list up to two of your most relevant experiences below:












Teachers on Ice: More about you
Written Responses

The questions below are meant to provide you with an opportunity to share your hopes and expectations for your participation in the SOI Arctic 2018 Expedition. Please write your response to each question in the appropriate box below. We recommend that you write your answers in a word document, then copy and paste each answer into the corresponding box. There is a 250-word limit for each answer.





Video Response

In a 120 second max “talking head” style video consider questions such as:

·      What makes you the ideal Teachers on Ice candidate?

·      Why are you passionate about teaching youth today about the world? 

·      What makes you, your teaching and your community unique?

·      How will your students benefit from your experience on the Arctic 2018 Expedition?

** Note: Please ensure your submission does not exceed 2-minutes. Due to the number of applicants the review committee will not watch more than 2 minutes of the video per applicant.


Also please note we are not looking for technical skills or digital storytelling skills in this submission. We are simply using this as an opportunity to get to know you better. Please do not include any footage of students or others in your video.

 

Please upload your video online (YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, GoogleDrive) and share the link below.

 


More About You
The essay questions below are meant to provide you with an opportunity to share with us in further detail what your hopes, dreams and expectations are for your participation in the SOI Expedition. Please write your response to each essay question in the appropriate box below. We recommend that you write your answers in a word document, then copy and paste each answer into the corresponding box. There is a 250 word limit for each answer.






Your Financial Plan
As part of the staff application process, our Staff Review Committee takes care to assess a balance of your potential role during expedition, your expertise, educational contributions, and your financial expectations. We ask that staff applicants identify either their plans to fund their participation, or what their expectations would be for a financial arrangement.



Reference Letters
Please supply two professional letters of reference and upload them below.

*If desired, referees can send letters to Students on Ice directly for confidentiality purposes (apply@studentsonice.com). Your referees need to include your name and the expedition you are applying for in the subject line of their e-mail. If they have chosen to submit their letters directly to SOI, please attach a word document below with your referee's name, contact details, and an expected timeline of when we should receive the letter (upload one word document for each letter please). Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that we receive the letter(s) to include with your application.


Thank you for your interest in the 2018 Students on Ice Arctic Expedition! 
We will review your application and you will receive notification of your participation status during the spring of 2018.
Thank you for your interest in the 2018 Students on Ice Arctic Expedition!
The information submitted in your application will be kept confidential and used only for application review and funding reporting purposes. 

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