Position Announcement Outdoor Science Teacher Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School a program of the Los Angeles County Office of Education
CLOSING DATE	May 30, 2008
JOB PERIOD	September 2, 2008 through June 5, 2009. More info
SALARY	Starting salary of $19,800 per year, which is equivalent to $559 per week, increasing to a maximum of $26,000 per year in subsequent years. Room and board. Medical, dental, vision benefits. Twenty-two paid vacation days, plus paid professional development days. Summers off. More info
DUTIES	Under an on-site director, instruct fifth and sixth grade students in principles of ecosystem science with topics such as geology and soils, plant adaptations, wildlife habitat, basic astronomy, comparative ecosystems, human ecology, and science process skills. Outdoor Science Teachers will also lead evening programs, provide occasional student supervision, and train volunteer cabin leaders. Other duties common to residential outdoor programs will be assigned as needed. More info
QUALIFICATIONS	BA/BS in life science (biology, zoology, botany, etc.), natural resources, environmental science, relevant physical science (geology, astronomy, etc.), or other comparable fields. Course work should include general ecology, botany, zoology, geology and/or earth science, and field natural history experience. Previous experience teaching science in the outdoors to children, preferably experience at another residential outdoor school program. First Aid/CPR certification. Physically able to lead teaching hikes in a semi-wilderness setting. Willingness to work irregular hours. Ability to deal patiently and constructively with children and teens. Good personal and group communication skills. More info
TO APPLY	View this page for details and a list of application materials.