Responsibilities
Classroom Support

• Support teachers to help prepare students for field trips to the lagoon.
• Provide guidelines and support classroom conservation projects.
• Serve as liaison between teachers and conservancy staff and watershed partners.
• Assist in curriculum revisions and development.

Weekend and after school programs

• Initiate, cultivate, and retain relationships with school ecology clubs.
• Increase opportunities for students and their parents to become engaged in restoration and clean-up events throughout Escondido Creek watershed. Coordinate and oversee organization of weekend event themes, logistics, and timelines. 
• Serve as liaison with key partners throughout Escondido Creek watershed.

Administration & Reporting

• Assist in data collection for program evaluation.
• Support Education Director in grant writing and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of program activities and events.
• Contribute articles, links, and photos to Conservancy newsletters and social media.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Multiple subject teaching credential and teaching experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish speaker.
• Background in ecology, environmental science or natural history.
• Previous experience working for a non-profit organization.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of students, teachers, and parents.
• Strong written, communication, and organizational skills.
• Available to work on average two weekends/month.