Calling all adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers! Are you ready for a n experience of a lifetime? Join us as an Outdoor Education Specialist (limited-term position) and embark on a journey filled with fun, friendships, and unforgettable memories. As an Outdoor Education Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and guide students while exploring the great outdoors. Whether it's leading hikes, organizing games, or teaching new skills, every day will be an adventure. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of 5th & 6th grade campers and create lifelong memories. Apply now and be a part of the dynamic team at Cuyamaca Outdoor School, the original 6th grade camp!

Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education is seeking a highly motivated, caring professional to join us as an Outdoor Education Specialist (limited term) at the original 6th Grade Camp, Cuyamaca Outdoor School. The residential outdoor education program, in operation since 1946, is located an hour east of San Diego in the 25,000-acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, elevation 4,000 feet. We connect children to science through nature in a weeklong, hands-on outdoor education experience. The Outdoor Education Specialists are outgoing, hard-working, energetic, and have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in children’s lives.

This position will assist in implementing learning and recreational activities in a fifth/sixth-grade outdoor education school, including organizing and leading activities such as nature hikes, conservation and craft projects, and learning activities with large and small student groups on a variety of outdoor education subjects, such as biology, botany, ecology, astronomy, and conservation. This position requires knowledge of natural sciences and environmental education concepts, as well as the ability to work effectively with students and adults in small and large group settings. A typical qualifying experience would be completion of college-level course work in the natural sciences, recreation, education or other related topics, and experience working in a residential outdoor education or recreation program with school-age children. Possession of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate is required within 30 days of appointment. Cuyamaca Outdoor school is located in the Rancho Cuyamaca State Park of San Diego County.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of natural and environmental sciences
Works effectively with students and adults in small and large group settings
Experience working in a residential outdoor education or recreation program with school-age children a plus
Has a passion for teaching in and about the natural world
Demonstrates a positive attitude, adaptable personality, strong work ethic, and likes to have fun
Completion of college-level course work in natural sciences or other related topics

Compensation Information

Position and Compensation Details:

Immediate start date through June 7, 2024; $24.30 hourly rate, free room and board, plus more; This is a limited-term position with opportunity for a permanent position with benefits.

For additional information, please contact Dustin Burns at 858-290-5982 or duburns@sdcoe.net

Apply online: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1481737

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