Seasonal Marine Science Educator

Seasonal Marine Science Educator Full Time; Temporary
Sanibel and Captiva, Florida
February 7th through August 26th 2022

ABOUT SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL

Sanibel Sea School is part of the Sanibel - Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) family. The mission of SCCF is to protect and care for Southwest Florida's coastal ecosystems. Reinforcing this organizational purpose is the well- articulated mission of Sanibel Sea School; to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time. We are one organization with the united mission of improving, protecting and caring for our local natural resources.

Our campus is located on the east end of Sanibel Island, on the southwest coast of Florida. We also partner with multiple resorts on Sanibel and Captiva and host summer camps on Sanibel and in Ft. Myers. Experiential educational offerings include day classes, non-residential summer and winter camps, paddling and outdoor education activities, homeschooling, and ocean outreach programs for our local community. Sanibel Sea School works with all ages but our primary audience is 6 to 13.

We are a small staff, who are extremely passionate about the ocean and our work; we strive to offer exceptional customer service and education to each of our clients. We are dedicated to the growth of our students and strongly believe in the value of experiential education in nature. Learning outdoors builds self-confidence, encourages trust, and ignites curiosity and wonder. Our goal is pretty simple, through exploration and discovery, we want to help children fall in love with the ocean and become lifelong advocates for the environment. We seek seasonal educators who are passionate about helping students learn, grow, and succeed all while discovering the magic of the ocean.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Seasonal educators will primarily teach day courses on a variety of marine science topics. Courses are 3 hours long, for ages 6 to 13, and field-based. A course catalogue can be found here. There will be opportunities to work with ages 4 to 6 in modified day courses, called Sea Squirts classes, as well.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals executing this job.

o Ensure the safety of participants in a variety of outdoor and marine environments
o Convey knowledge of marine science and a passion for the natural environment
o Foster an appreciation for marine ecosystems and encourage students to practice good ocean stewardship,

leading by example
o Maintain an excellent standard of quality when teaching field programs o Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment
o Complete an independent project within the 6-month term

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

o A college degree with a background in Environmental Education, Biology, Marine Biology, Early Childhood Education, Elementary/Secondary Education, or a similar field
o Experience working with children
o Certifications (or capable of obtaining certifications) in CPR, First AID, and Lifeguarding
o Strong and competent swimmer, comfortable in outdoor settings and physically capable of leading groups of children in a variety of natural environments
o Desire to promote marine conservation by sharing their passion and knowledge of the natural world with students
o Valid driver’s license

WORK ENVIRONMENT

o The performance of this position occurs in an outdoor subtropical setting with some indoor classroom-based work. Some travel between field sites and campus locations is required

o Must be available to work some evenings and weekends

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and 3 references to [email protected]. The subject line should read “Seasonal Marine Science Educator Application.” The deadline to apply is January 25th 2022. We will review applications in the order we receive them, the position may be filled before the application closing date. Temporary housing on Sanibel Island is available for this position.