Daytime Naturalist

Have you heard about the Coloma Outdoor Discovery School? CODS has been providing a variety of outdoor
education programs since 1990. Our residential programs offer public and private school students a 1-5 day
experience in the following: California history, earth/life science, and ropes challenge. Our campus is located
on the banks of the South Fork of the American River in the town of Coloma, California.

Our program has an excellent reputation for employing professional naturalists who are excellent role models,
teachers, and well-educated individuals. The daytime naturalist position is available seasonally—from February
thru June, and September thru November—with the option to return the following season.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Educating, supervising, and empowering 4th grade students enrolled in the Gold Rush/Living
  History program.
  
• Initiate learning in many formats: at meals, in the field, on the trail, and in large (100+) or small
  (12-16 students) groups.
  
• Commitment to personal development of teaching skills and background knowledge of subject
  areas.
• Promote positive communication among staff, students, teachers, and parent counselors.
  
• Model environmentally sustainable behavior and ethics.
  
• Regularly manage teaching supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with other naturalists and Program Director to continually upgrade academic and
  logistic aspects of program.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS in the field of education, science, history or related
  
• Experience teaching in the classroom or at an outdoor education facility
  
• General knowledge of the developmental needs and behavior of 4th grade students
• Ability to conduct skits, songs and/or stories in front of large groups (100+)
  
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others
  
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Like the company of children
  
• Enjoy working outdoors—rain or shine
• Creative, fun, and energetic!
  
• Physically fit
  
• Knowledge of California history and the Sierra Nevada foothills desirable
  

Daily salary dependent upon experience and education.
Full time employees eligible for medical benefits after 6 months of employment.
Part time and substitute positions available as well.

If interested, please e-mail, fax or send cover letter, resume and three professional contact references to:

Contact: Kindra Garcia P.O. Box 484, Coloma, CA 95613
Telephone: (530) 621 - 2298 x13
Fax: (530) 621 - 4960
e-mail:
Website: http://www.cods.org