LACOSS Intern Job Announcement

Position Announcement

Outdoor Science Teacher Intern

Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School
a program of the Los Angeles County Office of Education

CLOSING DATE

Fall: September 12, 2008
Spring: February 13, 2009

JOB PERIOD

Fall: September 27 - December 19, 2008 (11 weeks)
Spring: February 23 - May 22, 2009 (12 weeks)

LOCATION

Currently, intern positions are only available at our Malibu location.

STIPEND

$100/week. Room and board provided during the weeks of operation. Room provided on weekends. Possible employment as a full-time Outdoor Science Teacher at the conclusion of the internship. First Aid/CPR certification, and other perks.

DUTIES

Working closely with the site director and the outdoor science teachers, the intern will gain knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of an outdoor science school, as well as gain skills and training to become an effective outdoor science teacher. The internship is designed to provide a concrete foundation for pursuing a career in outdoor education to people with a good science background, but limited teaching experience. Through observation, inservices, team teaching, personal research, and independent teaching, the intern will gain experience in areas such as curriculum and lesson design, group management, fundamental teaching techniques, and the administrative aspects of running an outdoor education program. Interns will be paired with outdoor science teachers and will assist with teaching, night programs, and student supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduates (preferably seniors) or graduates with degrees in life sciences, natural resources, environmental sciences, or relevant physical sciences are encouraged to apply. The internship is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in outdoor science teaching. Interns must be physically able to lead teaching hikes in a semi-wilderness setting. Applicants should possess the desire and ability to deal patiently and constructively with children and teens. Good personal and group communication skills are necessary. Ability to sing and/or play musical instruments is a plus.

TO APPLY

Please send a resume and a letter if intent describing why you wish to participate in the internship to :

Malibu Outdoor Science School
Attn: Greg Achenbach, Site Director
11495 E. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Malibu, CA 90265
310-457-7399
Email - malibu@outdoorscienceschool.org

You do not need to interview at the site for the internship. Phone interviews are acceptable. But if you are fairly local, or are traveling through Southern California anyway, it would be a good idea to stop by and see us in person.

Call (310) 457-7399 if you have any questions.

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	Position Announcement Outdoor Science Teacher Intern Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School a program of the Los Angeles County Office of Education
CLOSING DATE	Fall: September 12, 2008 Spring: February 13, 2009
JOB PERIOD	Fall: September 27 - December 19, 2008 (11 weeks) Spring: February 23 - May 22, 2009 (12 weeks)
LOCATION	Currently, intern positions are only available at our Malibu location.
STIPEND	$100/week. Room and board provided during the weeks of operation. Room provided on weekends. Possible employment as a full-time Outdoor Science Teacher at the conclusion of the internship. First Aid/CPR certification, and other perks.
DUTIES	Working closely with the site director and the outdoor science teachers, the intern will gain knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of an outdoor science school, as well as gain skills and training to become an effective outdoor science teacher. The internship is designed to provide a concrete foundation for pursuing a career in outdoor education to people with a good science background, but limited teaching experience. Through observation, inservices, team teaching, personal research, and independent teaching, the intern will gain experience in areas such as curriculum and lesson design, group management, fundamental teaching techniques, and the administrative aspects of running an outdoor education program. Interns will be paired with outdoor science teachers and will assist with teaching, night programs, and student supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS	Undergraduates (preferably seniors) or graduates with degrees in life sciences, natural resources, environmental sciences, or relevant physical sciences are encouraged to apply. The internship is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in outdoor science teaching. Interns must be physically able to lead teaching hikes in a semi-wilderness setting. Applicants should possess the desire and ability to deal patiently and constructively with children and teens. Good personal and group communication skills are necessary. Ability to sing and/or play musical instruments is a plus.
TO APPLY	Please send a resume and a letter if intent describing why you wish to participate in the internship to : Malibu Outdoor Science School Attn: Greg Achenbach, Site Director 11495 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265 310-457-7399 Email - malibu@outdoorscienceschool.org You do not need to interview at the site for the internship. Phone interviews are acceptable. But if you are fairly local, or are traveling through Southern California anyway, it would be a good idea to stop by and see us in person. Call (310) 457-7399 if you have any questions.