The Outdoor School at Rancho Alegre

JOB SUMMARY:

One opening for Winter season, January-March, 2012.
One opening for Spring season, April-June, 2012.
Interviews conducted for Winter Internship through November, 2011 (or until position is filled).
Interviews conducted for Spring Internship through February, 2012 (or until position is filled).

Pay rate is $76.00 per day

Naturalist Interns participate in a five to six week (DOE) training/mentoring program based on observations, instruction, and professional practice that will provide them with the skills needed to lead the instruction of fifth and sixth grade students under the supervision of the Education Director and the assistance of the Outdoor School Staff.

WHAT THAT REALLY MEANS:

• Spend five to six weeks observing master naturalists and working with mentors to help develop leadership, facilitation and teaching skills.  
• Eventually lead 5 curriculum hikes (plant, animal, geology, night, and Chumash) and special activities (9 mile hike, waterfall hike, archery, etc.) each week.
• Create special activities that provide students with a direct experience with nature.
• Supervise/assist/lead meal time, journal writing, recreation, and showers.
• Team player

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Open to individuals continuing college/alternative education with additional relevant experience; or to individuals with an applicable four-year degree.
• Prior experience providing instruction to children in a school or outdoor setting.

DETAILS:

• Salary: $76.00/day (4 day week) plus room and board
• Three to six month opportunities available: Fall, Winter and Spring

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume, contact information for 3 references, and a cover letter that letter that answers the question: "What is your environmental education philosophy as it relates to a residential science school?"

EDUCATION DIRECTOR
2680 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Phone: 805-686-5167
Fax: 805-686-5175
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JOB SUMMARY:

Currently no openings for 2011-2012. Interviews conducted for 2012-2013 school year between April-June, 2012.

Naturalists provide instruction to fifth and sixth grade students on the local ecology of the mountains above Santa Barbara , CA .

WHAT THAT REALLY MEANS:

• Lead 5 curriculum hikes (plant, animal, geology, night, and Chumash) and 3 special activities (9 mile hike, waterfall hike, archery, etc.) each week.
• 1:16 Naturalist to student ratio.
• Work on a curriculum team to create new lesson plans, activities, and resources for their subject area.
• Develop lessons and activities that provide students with a direct experience with the natural world.
• Complete an independent project during assigned time that supports the program.
• Supervise/assist/lead meal time, journal writing, recreation, and showers.
• Be part of an amazing team in a beautiful setting!

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year degree in natural history, science, education or related subject.
• At least one year of experience providing instruction to children in a science school or outdoor education setting.

DETAILS:

• Salary: $400 per 4-day week plus room and board
• Health Stipend of $330/month after one year of regular Naturalist employment
• Please contact the Education Director (Justin Canty) for more information.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume, contact information for 3 references, and a cover letter that letter that answers the question: "What is your environmental education philosophy as it relates to a residential science school?"

EDUCATION DIRECTOR
2680 Highway 154
Santa Barbara , CA 93105

Phone: 805-686-5167
Fax: 805-686-5175
Click here to email