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Outdoor Education Instructional Internship 2021 at San Diego County Office Of Education

Application Deadline

3/30/2022 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
6/17/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
11

Add'l Salary Info

$14.00 per hour ($15.00 beginning 01/01/2022) plus optional, free, on-site housing is available throughout the internship. Meals are included when the program is in operation.
Length of Work Year
September 1, 2021 – January 31, 2022
Employment Type
Full and Part Time

Location:

Cuyamaca Outdoor School

Note::

Cuyamaca Outdoor School is located in 25,000 acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in far rural East County of San Diego

Job Summary

Job Summary

The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) is recruiting for Outdoor Education Instructional Interns for 2021-2022. Cuyamaca Outdoor School is a training ground for those interested in the field of Outdoor Education or Environmental Education. Instructional Interns will grow under the guidance of our experienced permanent Outdoor Education Specialists, Village Leaders, and Head Teachers, learning a variety of classes, activities, and skills. Over the six-month internship, interns will teach science classes, local natural history lessons, team building activities, as well as learn how to belay and facilitate archery instruction. Interns receive training in all classes before they teach on their own. Additionally, paid training is provided throughout the year in areas including educational theory, classroom and group management, background in relevant sciences, outdoor skills, and local natural history.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Completion of college-level course work in the field of science, education, recreation, or related fields.
  • Previous experience working with children required. Grades 4th-6th preferred.
  • Must be available to take first aid and CPR training in September 2021 or have valid certification.
  • WFA/WFR/Lifeguard Certification preferred.

  • At time of hire, a valid CA driver’s license, fingerprint and background clearance, and negative TB test.
  • Interns may be expected to participate in hiking up to five miles per day in all weather conditions.
  • Self-motivated, positive, energetic, and passionate about teaching and the outdoors.


To be considered for this position, each section of the application must be complete. You must also complete all supplemental application questions on the application - the answers will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Candidates who do not provide complete information may be eliminated from consideration.

In addition to your completed EDJOIN application, to be considered for this position, you must attach the following to your application:

  • Resume
  • Copy of college/university transcripts
  • Copies of any certifications you wish to be considered

For inquires about the position, please contact:

Dustin Burns
858-290-5982
duburns@sdcoe.net


      Qualifications:

      • Completion of college-level course work in the field of science, education, recreation, or related fields.
      • Previous experience working with children required. Grades 4th-6th preferred.
      • Must be available to take first aid and CPR training in September 2021 or have valid certification.
      • WFA/WFR/Lifeguard Certification preferred.

      • At time of hire, a valid CA driver’s license, fingerprint and background clearance, and negative TB test.
      • Interns may be expected to participate in hiking up to five miles per day in all weather conditions.
      • Self-motivated, positive, energetic, and passionate about teaching and the outdoors.


      To be considered for this position, each section of the application must be complete. You must also complete all supplemental application questions on the application - the answers will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. Candidates who do not provide complete information may be eliminated from consideration.

      In addition to your completed EDJOIN application, to be considered for this position, you must attach the following to your application:

      • Resume
      • Copy of college/university transcripts
      • Copies of any certifications you wish to be considered

      For inquires about the position, please contact:

      Dustin Burns
      858-290-5982
      duburns@sdcoe.net

          Comments and Other Information

          $14.00 starting hourly rate ($15.00/hr beginning 01/01/2022). Overnight and weekend housing, meals (when school is in session), paid training, worker’s compensation, AEOE conference, paid time to visit another environmental education program, live and work in the beautiful 25,000 acres of the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park with other awesome educators! Please note that your completed online application must include all of the required supplemental documentation. Emailed or Faxed supplemental documents will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

          Comments and Other Information


          $14.00 starting hourly rate ($15.00/hr beginning 01/01/2022). Overnight and weekend housing, meals (when school is in session), paid training, worker’s compensation, AEOE conference, paid time to visit another environmental education program, live and work in the beautiful 25,000 acres of the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park with other awesome educators! Please note that your completed online application must include all of the required supplemental documentation. Emailed or Faxed supplemental documents will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.