Description : Teach at Astrocamp! Astrocamp is a unique nonprofit education center that specializes in astronomy and the physical sciences. Located outside of Idyllwild, in the beautiful San Jacinto mountains of Southern California at an elevation of 5,600 feet, we have an incredible forested campus that supports our educational work with kids. Over 16,000 8-14 year old students attend Astrocamp each year. Our teaching facilities are excellent and we bring science to life through hands-on, experiential classes and activities. We have exceptional labs and facilities, including an indoor pool, ropes course, rock wall, innovative classrooms, and two state of the art telescope viewing areas with CCD capabilities. Instructors have small group sizes and remain with the same group of students throughout their 3-5 day stay. Astrocamp provides an incredible experience for kids and instructors alike. Check us out at www.astrocamp.org or www.guideddiscoveries.org.

Salary and Benefits: Starting at $50-56 per day (DOE), plus Room and Board. Staff live on-site in partially furnished apartments. We are located on a 90-acre campus adjacent to a national forest with easy access to world-class rock climbing, outstanding hiking, and great mountain biking.

Start Date: August 18, 2003
Qualifications : Qualifications: BS/BA, preferably in the physical or life sciences. Non-science degrees will also be considered, dependent on experience. Requires a passion for learning and working with children. Must be a positive, energetic, and organized team member. Previous teaching experience is a plus as is an eagerness to learn new content. First Aid Certification (WFA or better preferred) and lifeguard certification are also helpful. Desire to work and live in a residential community is important.

Start Date: August 18, 2003
Salary : $50-56, doe
per : day
Benefits : Room and Board
Housing : fulltime
Board : fulltime
Deadline : August 14, 2003
Available : August 18, 2003
Procedure : Please send or email a cover letter and resume by August 14 to Matthew Smith, Program Director
ContactName : Matthew Smith
ContactAddress : P.O. Box 3399, Idyllwild, CA 92549
ContactTelephone : 909-659-6062
ContactFax : 909-659-9843
ContactEmail :
ContactWebsite : www.astrocamp.org, www.guideddiscoveries.org