DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Assists in continuing development and evaluation of program curriculum; plans and delivers instruction using appropriate California State Standards; leads study trail hikes with student groups over uneven terrain in all weather conditions; plans and conducts evening programs (videos, films, games, music, talks, etc.); provides direction and support for visiting educators; assists in maintaining a safe and secure facility and the health and safety of students engaged in the activities of the outdoor education program; communicates with personnel, administrators, visiting teachers, faculty, cabin leaders, students and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; performs adjunct duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Possession of a valid California Single Subject or Multiple Subject teaching credential authorizing instruction in introductory sciences; major or minor preferred in Biology, Geoscience, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Forestry or other related field; residential outdoor education experience desired.

Knowledge of:

Growth and development characteristics for pre-adolescent children; effective instructional strategies including direct instruction, inquiry, inductive teaching, and cooperative learning; concepts of ecological principles including the sciences of biology, geology and astronomy; techniques of conflict resolution; standards of risk management in an outdoor environment including trail and water safety; first aid and emergency response.

Skill and Ability to:

Establish clear learning goals for all students and engage students in the achievement of those goals; utilize effective teaching strategies; evaluate and revise instructional practices and programs to meet student needs; promote and develop student's desire to learn; provide learning opportunities which encourage and support student engagement in desirable ecological practice; learn and incorporate into instruction all available resources, such as climbing wall, global positioning system, planetarium, observatory, etc.; provide effective leadership to students; lead daily hikes up to six miles in length which include extensive standing, walking and climbing on uneven terrain outdoors in all weather conditions at 3500 feet elevation; secure and maintain first-aid certification; provide a safe learning environment, administer first-aid and respond to emergency situations at the school site, on the trail and near bodies of water; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain and foster positive working relationships and interact cooperatively and effectively with those contacted in the course of work.

Other Characteristics

Physical capability to perform functions of the job; willingness to work flexible hours and some evenings.