Instructional Intern

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) is recruiting for Outdoor Education Instructional Interns for the Splash Science and Green Machine Labs. Our Science Outreach programs are a training ground for those interested in the field of Environmental Science Education.

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) helps connect students to nature through science programs that can be conducted in a virtual learning experience or as an on-campus field trip. Our team of educators guide students on an immersive exploration through the world of environmental science.

Splash Science Lab is an inquiry-based program that provides students with the opportunity to learn about watershed issues. Students walk away with a better understanding of how water pollution affects the environment, humans, and wildlife by participating in three hands-on stations involving microscopes, water chemistry experiments, interactive watershed models, and much more.

Green Machine Lab delivers interactive lessons to help students understand why a healthy environment is important to sustainable food production. Students learn about the science of soil, alternative pest management practices, get a greater understanding of natural systems, and use scientific concepts in a real-world situation.

Several part-time positions are available.

Qualifications:

• Completion of college-level course work in the field of science, education, recreation, or related fields.
• Previous experience working with kindergarten through middle-school age children.
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• Candidates must demonstrate Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, previously referred to as the NCLB Act) compliance. In order to satisfy the paraprofessional requirements of the ESSA, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; AND,
• Completed at least 48-semester units at an accredited college or university; OR,
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; OR,
• Successful completion of an assessment, administered by the San Diego County Office of Education, in basic reading, writing, mathematics skills, and the ability to assist with instruction. The assessment is administered only to candidates selected to move forward in the pre-employment process.