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Organization
Orange County Department of Education
Job Posted
July 8, 2024
Job status
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Careers
Contact Name
Sara Ludovise
Contact Email
sludovise@ocde.us
Contact Phone
Deadline to Apply
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
United States
United States
Administered by Orange County Department of Education, Inside the Outdoors has been a leader in hands-on science and social science programs since 1974. Our Field Naturalists teach field trips to students in grades TK-12 in parks and open spaces across Orange County, California.
Positions will start in mid-September 2024 and run through Summer 2025.
Positions will start in mid-September 2024 and run through Summer 2025.
Summary
Selected candidates will:
- Deliver environmental education and cultural history field trip programs to pre-K through 12th grade students from schools across Orange County.
- Enforce safety rules for students, classroom teachers, and chaperones.
- Hike on trails for up to one mile and traverse stairs and uneven terrain while carrying equipment.
- Work as a team with other ITO staff to set up and take down programs.
- Handle a variety of animals, including rats and snakes.
- Promote Inside the Outdoors and deliver programming during public community programs and partner events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years of related education, work experience, volunteer experience, and/or training is required.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in biology, ecology, earth systems science, education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with school-age children, especially in an organized outdoor environment, is highly preferred.
- Experience working and collaborating with diverse community members is strongly desired.
- Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE’s vehicle insurance policy.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificates (paid for by OCDE) are required within first two months of employment.
All applications must be received through our posting on EdJoin: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1966666
Visit our website for more information about Inside the Outdoors!
Compensation Information
$19.50/hour, with possible pay increases every three months.