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Category Fall 2010
Created 06-24-2010
Owner Jeanne Coleman
Job Title Teacher/Naturalist
Start Date 09-12-2010
Organization Mendocino Woodlands
Location mendocino
Program Description The Mendocino Woodlands is a small residential outdoor science school program for 4 to 8th graders that focuses on experiential, discovery-based learning. We are located nine miles east of the coastal village of Mendocino in Northern California. The 720 acre site is a national historic landmark and state park that is located in a mature redwood forest with a fresh water stream, beaver pond, sunny meadows and miles of hiking and biking trails.
Program Type Residential
Job Description Naturalists plan and implement day/week long lessons for trail groups of 10 to 12 students, promoting awareness of the natural environment and emphasizing important ecological concepts through hands-on discovery methods.

Naturalists encourage group cooperation, communication and problem solving skills through the challenge course.

Naturalists lead large and small group activities such as campfire programs, night hikes, and folk dance.

Naturalists work a 40 hour week and have 2 nights off.
Job Duration Seasonal
Job Status Full-time
Qualifications Applicants should possess a strong background in the natural sciences and experience in working with children. We are looking for enthusiastic,m creative people who want to share their love for and knowledge of the planet with young people.
Salary $12.25 per hour
Benefits  
Housing Provided Full-Time
Meals Provided During Program only
Deadline for Application 08-15-2010
Contact Person jeanne Coleman
Address PO Box 267 Mendocino, CA 95460
Phone Number 707-937-5755
Fax Number 707-937-5415
E-mail Address education@mendocinowoodlands.org
Website www.mendocinowoodlands.org