As part of the Orange County Department of Education, Inside the Outdoors has been a leader in environmental education since 1974. We run environmental education field trips and also offer Traveling Scientist programs, where an ITO educator brings environmental science to the classroom through hands-on programs.

We are recruiting a talented individual to serve as as a new Program Naturalist. This full-time position will deliver Traveling Scientist classroom programs in schools across Orange County, CA.

Summary

The selected candidate will:

Teach Traveling Scientist programs independently at school sites across Orange County;
During field trips, organize part-time field educators, greet and orient teachers and chaperones, teach field trips, and ensure that programs run on time and that ITO policies and safety procedures are followed;
Set up and maintain program supplies and equipment;
Assist with Field Naturalist training and coaching;
Drive OCDE vehicles to school sites and field locations and perform driver-level safety checks and maintenance of vehicles; and
Handle, transport, and care for a variety of live animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods, including arachnids.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, ecology, earth systems science, education, or a related field.
One (1) year of experience working with school aged children in an organized environmental education program or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience working and collaborating with diverse communities 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.
Must obtain valid CPR and First Aid certifications.

For more information or to apply for the position, please visit the Program Naturalist job posting on the EdJoin website: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1850407

For more information about Inside the Outdoors, please visit our website.

Compensation Information

This is a full-time, ten month classified position that typically works from September - June (similar to a classroom teacher) and receives year-round benefits.

Compensation and benefits include:

Classified Range 35: $3,826.00 - $5,024.00 Monthly (10 month position)
10 paid sick days annually
10 vacation days annually
Generous health benefits for employee and dependents
Employee plus employer contributions into CalPERS or CalSTRS