Program Description: Residential Outdoor Science School promotes care for self, others and the natural world. The science school will seek learning opportunities that include, but not be limited to, stewardship of one's surroundings, critical thinking skills, interpersonal communication and team building, as well as multidisciplinary and multi-modal approaches to environmental literacy. Our site is situated at the very southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mountain biking and hiking (for staff) are close to the site at the Soquel Demonstration Forest and Nisene Marks State Park. The vibrant community of Santa Cruz, and the beach, are 20-30 minutes away from the site.
Job Description: Naturalists teach 5th and 6th grade students (groups of 18-25 students) in well-planned environmental education activities on field study hikes that integrate nature appreciation with inquiry-based science investigations. Lessons are tied to state science standards. With equal emphasis, Naturalists build a team within their field study group and encourage individual confidence for each student so that students are mentored in community-building through their outdoor school experience. Field studies are conducted in redwood forest, riparian and open-meadow ecosystems.
Typically days are 8 hours of work time (~9-5) except one evening staff stay until 8:45 PM for a night hike. Our site is leased from the Koinonia Conference Center. Since we do not own the site, we do not offer residential living for staff.
Job Type: Seasonal - School Year, Full-Time and Part-Time
Program Type: Residential Program, but room and board are not included with the job
Qualifications: Experience working at a residential outdoor school; college degree; experience working with children. Background in science, natural history, or education required. Playing an instrument is a plus. Current CPR and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification required.
Salary: Starting pay $95.00 - $103.00 per day depending on experience. Payraise after 16 weeks of service, 24 weeks of service and 36 weeks of service
Benefits: Limited amount of benefit packages available for senior-most staff
Housing & Meals:
NOT Provided; except lunch is provided on the first and last day of each program week
Deadline: April 30, 2008 or Open until filled
Available: September 2008 - June 2009
Procedure: Email resume, cover letter and three, work-related references
Contact: Heather MacDougall
Address: Outdoor Education, 809-H Bay Ave., Capitola, CA. 95010
Telephone: 831-479-5327
Fax: 831-476-5294
Email:
Website: http://www.osp.santacruz.k12.ca.us/