San Joaquin Outdoor School is a five-day residential outdoor education program nestled in a second old growth redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  

Naturalist Interns lead groups of 15-22 students (5th and 6th graders) on educational hikes, exploring habitats on the Coastal Range – redwood forest, chaparral, mountains, Pacific Ocean, tide pools, brackish marsh, pond and stream ecosystems. Curriculum and inquiry based, student centered activities tie directly to the Next Generation Science Standards. Interns lead meals and evening activities including: night hike, ocean prep class, camp night, and campfire programs.  The internship also includes staff training and weekly inservices including conferences and museums.

Please see our full job description on our website – http://outdooreducation.sjcoe.org

Dates: August 26, 2019 to May 22, 2020, 34 weeks plus 2 weeks of staff training

Salary: $330 per week, plus private room and board provided for the duration.

Medical: $900 medical/dental reimbursement for the year

Qualifications: BA or BS; driver’s license, current CPR and First Aid; experience working with elementary aged children.  Must commit to work the entire length of the contract.

Open until filled