Outdoor Education Specialist - Cuyamaca (PAF 3998, 3999, 4000) at San Diego County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
The San Diego County Office of Education is seeking highly motivated, caring professionals to join our team at the original 6th Grade Camp, Cuyamaca Outdoor School. The residential outdoor education program, in operation since 1946, is located an hour east of San Diego in the 25,000-acre Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, elevation 4,000 feet. We connect children to science through nature in a weeklong, hands-on outdoor education experience. Our Team is outgoing, hard-working, energetic, and have a genuine desire to make a positive difference in children’s lives. SDCOE is recruiting to fill three (3) full-time vacancies for Outdoor Education Specialist in the Outdoor Education Program. Cuyamaca Outdoor School is located in the beautiful, 25,000 acre, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in east San Diego County. Bilingual skills not required but would be a plus! This position will assist in implementing learning and recreational activities with large and small student groups in a fifth/sixth-grade outdoor education school, including organizing and leading activities such as nature hikes, conservation and craft projects, and learning activities with large and small student groups on a variety of outdoor education subjects, such as biology, botany, ecology, astronomy, and conservation. The position applies standards to maintain student discipline and safety, supervises students in living activities, maintains equipment and learning areas, administers emergency first aid, supervises students, assists in ensuring site is kept clean and orderly, and operates various technology and other related equipment. Please review the attached job description for a list of essential duties.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
This position requires knowledge of natural sciences and environmental education concepts, as well as the ability to work effectively with students and adults in small and large group settings. A typical qualifying experience would be completion of college-level course work in the natural sciences, recreation, education or other related topics, and experience working in a residential outdoor education or recreation program with school-age children. Possession of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.
Current vacancy start date will be: 09/02/2022.
The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the
current vacancies and any future vacancies for the next six months.
In addition to your EDJOIN application, please add the following attachments:
- Resume, detailing education and experience
- Letter of Introduction
- Copies of transcripts showing related college coursework
- Copy of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate
This position requires knowledge of natural sciences and environmental education concepts, as well as the ability to work effectively with students and adults in small and large group settings. A typical qualifying experience would be completion of college-level course work in the natural sciences, recreation, education or other related topics, and experience working in a residential outdoor education or recreation program with school-age children. Possession of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate is required within 30 days of appointment.
Current vacancy start date will be: 09/02/2022.
The results of this recruitment will be used to establish an eligibility list to fill the
current vacancies and any future vacancies for the next six months.
In addition to your EDJOIN application, please add the following attachments:
- Resume, detailing education and experience
- Letter of Introduction
- Copies of transcripts showing related college coursework
- Copy of an American Red Cross CPR and First Aid/AED certificate
Comments and Other Information
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. Employment with the San Diego County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug and alcohol screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.
Comments and Other Information
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. Employment with the San Diego County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background check and physical exam, which includes a drug and alcohol screening. All required California Credentials (if applicable, as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing) must be confirmed prior to employment with SDCOE.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.
Application Deadline
6/27/2022 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/4/2022
Contact
JOY Dodge
18582958741
18582958741
Number of Openings
3
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Support Grade 41: $21.56- $27.52 per hour
Length of Work Year
180 days, 10 months, 40 hours per week, rotating schedule
Employment Type
Part Time
Location:
Outdoor schools are located in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, in the remote mountain areas of San Diego County.
PAF:
3998, 3999, 4000