Organization
Job Posted
October 27, 2024
Job status
Job Category
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Contact Name
Rowan Arcaris
Contact Email
rarcaris@marinschools.org
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
Petaluma, CA
United States
Walker Creek Ranch is located outside of Petaluma in West Marin County on 1700 Acres of beautiful ranch land and is owned and operated by the Marin County Office of Education. The ranch offers four- and five-day residential environmental education programs tailored toward 5th and 6th grade students. The outdoor school is dedicated to providing equitable, inclusive, and quality educational experiences for students and teachers that inspire appreciation and stewardship of the natural world.
Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Interprets the environment either in the classroom or outdoors (trail and garden), reinforcing instruction in natural science, ecology, conservation and environmental education, leadership and interpersonal skills, community living processes, early California history, and geography.
2. Interacts with students in their outdoor training activities, encouraging the learning process, observing progress, and sharing observations with program leader and classroom teachers.
3. Participates in curriculum and activities planning, staff meetings and conferences.
4. Assists in the health and safety activities of the Walker Creek Ranch Outdoor Education Program.
5. Gives guidance to and assists Cabin Leaders and Naturalist Interns in their assigned activities, assuring equitable treatment of all students.
6. Assists in operation of kitchen, dining room, supervising set-ups and clean-ups.
7. Assists in the organization and execution of recreational and evening activities.
8. Performs other duties as assigned requiring essentially the same effort, skill and responsibility when program requirements are changed or modified.
TO APPLY: submit the following documents online at www.edjoin.org:
• Three letters of recommendation (preferred not required)
• Letter of interest
• Current resume
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
The multilevel selection process may consist of an application screening process, reference checks, assessment activities, interviews, and presentations. Those candidates with the most relevant and suitable background will be invited to participate in the process.
Compensation Information
SALARY:
Starting- $24.83/hour
After 6 months- $26.06/hour
Annually thereafter- $27.37/$28.73/$28.80/ $30.17/ $31.68/hour
BENEFITS: Classified employees receive a comprehensive benefit package which includes participation in one of six health plans in addition to paid dental, vision, life insurance, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Membership in Social Security and the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is required. Seasonal housing may be provided.