Home » On-going Openings » Contract Field Educator - Sierra Nevada Journeys
| Category | On-going Openings | ||
| Created | 02-15-2010 | ||
| Owner | SNJourneys | ||
| Job Title | Contract Field Educator - Sierra Nevada Journeys | ||
| Start Date | 03-01-2010 | ||
| Organization | Sierra Nevada Journeys | ||
| Location | Sacramento | ||
| Program Description | Sierra Nevada Journeys is a California and Nevada non-profit educational organization that provides experiential science, leadership, and outdoor education programs for public schools. We are one of the leading experiential education providers in California/Nevada and are looking for contract instructors to help us continue to provide outstanding education, while positively influencing our quickly expanding educational programming in the Sacramento area. | ||
| Program Type | Residential, Non-Residential | ||
| Job Description | Instructor Description: Sierra Nevada Journeys is looking for professional instructors with experience working with students in 4th-12th grade. We are looking to hire instructors on a contract basis to help us with our outdoor field programs, starting in March 2010. All of our classes are hands-on science and adventure based. Instructors will be responsible for leading a trail group of 12-15 students through a variety of field based activities (problem solving, leadership development, earth science, watershed science, natural systems etc.) during ½ day and full day field trips to local natural areas. Contracting with us is a great way to build your skills in: environmental education, working with young people, teaching science, and facilitating team-building experiences. Become a part of a staff that is committed to providing outstanding outdoor education. Please send resume, cover letter, three references and completed application (can be found at www.sierranevadajourneys.org) to sean@sierranevadajourneys.org. Thanks! | ||
| Job Duration | School Year | ||
| Job Status | Other | ||
| Qualifications | • A passion for working with students and making a difference! • The ability to take the initiative, think entrepreneurially, and work independently • Experience developing, teaching, and leading outdoor environmental education programs and/or classroom instruction (preferably science based), teaching credential preferred but not required • Strong oral and written communication skills • Experience working with children of diverse ages and cultures • Able to get along with a wide variety of students, teachers, community members and employees • Ability to pass background check • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and hike 4-5 miles with a backpack • Ability to work with a flexible schedule, including on weekdays • Current CPR a must, First aid, WFR or WFA preferred • MUST have a positive “can do” attitude • Ability to attend a training (probably on a Saturday) • Personal means of transportation (ability to drive to field site) • Fluency in Spanish a plus! |
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| Salary | $12.50 per hour | ||
| Benefits | • Training • Play a crucial role in ensuring students get outside • Flexible schedule • Possible future opportunities for further employment with SNJ |
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| Housing | Not Provided | ||
| Meals | Not Provided | ||
| Deadline for Application | 03-01-2010 | ||
| Contact Person | Sean Hill | ||
| Address | 1321 Garden Highway, Sacramento, CA 95833 | ||
| Phone Number | 916-285-1917 | ||
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| E-mail Address | Email Sean Hill - visit website for address | ||
| Website | www.sierranevadajourneys.org | ||
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