We are looking for motivated educators/health care providers to support students from California’s San Mateo County through the outdoors for the 2024-2025 school year. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to live and work in community together and serve as role models and leaders for youth as they learn about themselves and their world.  San Mateo Outdoor Education is a five-day residential outdoor education program nestled in an old growth redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  

Dates: August 19, 2024-May 16, 2025.  This is a 9 month position, but it's a union position, meaning you can return year after year.

Salary: Starting at $27.07/hr for 40 hour work weeks with occasional overtime.  One night on call a week.  

Benefits: Housing and food provided at a rate of $221.08/week during program.  You may choose to live off site and will not pay the housing rate.  Room in a private house with other senior staff.  No partners or pets on camp. Total Compensation Package: Placement on salary schedule. If a medical plan is selected, the employee will receive a contribution of $1,300.00/month toward the selected medical plan (through CalPERS), Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. The employee pays the balance of their health premiums from their gross earnings on a pre-tax basis. If a medical plan is not selected, employees will receive a contribution of $300.00/month toward single coverage for Delta Dental, and Life Insurance. A vision plan (VSP) is also available. Employees pay the worker contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). This position is represented by California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter No. 158. Pursuant to Article 2 of the CSEA 158 Collective Bargaining Agreement, the County Office shall deduct in accordance with the CSEA dues and fees schedule from the wages of all employees

Qualifications: EMT or LVN, a year of experience in health care or outdoor education.  Interest in building a shared community, openness to learn and grow.  Must commit to work the entire length of the contract.

For more information see our website: https://www.smcoe.org/for-communities/programs/outdoor-education.html

Meet our current staff and interns here: https://www.smcoe.org/for-families/attending-outdoor-education/meet-the-staff.html

Apply on Edjoin, see attached description.  Job closes June 10th.

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1935354