| Category | Fall 2010 | ||
| Created | 04-21-2010 | ||
| Owner | oedirector | ||
| Job Title | Naturalist | ||
| Start Date | 08-25-2010 | ||
| Organization | Pathfinder Ranch Outdoor Education | ||
| Location | Mountain Center | ||
| Program Description | The Science & Outdoor Education School at Pathfinder Ranch is a residential outdoor education program that provides safe, fun, and challenging learning experiences for 5th and 6th graders from across Southern California. Since the 1970’s, Pathfinder Ranch has become a premier outdoor school in Southern California. We are committed to providing naturalists with a meaningful, challenging, fulfilling, and fun working environment. | ||
| Program Type | Residential | ||
| Job Description | The naturalists at Pathfinder Ranch use established curriculum and the California State Standards as a guide in planning their classes. Naturalists will commonly teach four one hour and forty-five minute classes per day. Naturalists are also responsible for: * Leading 2-4 meals per week * Teaching 2-3 evening programs per week * Welcoming students (assisting with arrival/departure, orientation) * Creatively developing curriculum and the overall program * Participating in staff meetings * Assist in overall program operations, including care of our animals and garden. |
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| Job Duration | School Year | ||
| Job Status | Full-time | ||
| Qualifications | * Successful experience teaching outdoor education & recreational classes * College degree in a related field * Understanding of and ability to communicate ecological, recreational, and conservation concepts * Passion for teaching and building strong mentoring relationships with students * Desire to creatively teach and create academic and recreational curriculum for fifth and sixth grade students * Ability to be a beacon of positive energy in a community that lives, works, and eats together. * Flexibility, self-motivation, high energy, and commitment to teamwork * Current First Aid & CPR certification * Experience in recreational activities such as canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, and archery. |
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| Salary | $70/ day | ||
| Benefits | * Community living in quality housing (your own room with shared bath, common living room, kitchen, fireplace & free laundry facilities) * Meals when groups are on-site (including vegetarian options) * Extensive training and professional development * Limited medical coverage * Develop lesson materials and explore other program needs during prep periods * Access to San Diego, LA, beaches, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and Idyllwild. * Fun, dynamic, and experienced co-workers! |
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| Housing | Provided Full-Time | ||
| Meals | Provided During Program only | ||
| Deadline for Application | 08-31-2010 | ||
| Contact Person | Nick Zielinski | ||
| Address | 35510 Pathfinder Rd Mountain Center, CA 92561 | ||
| Phone Number | 951 659-2455 x17 | ||
| Fax Number | 951 659-0351 | ||
| E-mail Address | nick@pathfinderranch.com | ||
| Website | www.pathfinderranch.com | ||
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