Field & Cabin Instructor

Program Description:

Camp Highland Outdoor Science School is an innovative residential grade school science program in the foothills of the San Bernadino Mountains, 50 miles from Joshua Tree National Park. Sixth grade classes from all over Southern California come and spend a week with us learning about nature, science, and each other.

This is an incredible opportunity to touch the lives of the many children who come through Camp Highland, to let them know how beautiful and fragile this earth is and the pivotal role we are playing in its future. Join a closely-knit and supportive staff team of 18 and teach a sense of community, responsibility and environmentalism in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer over 15 classes including: Archaeology, Wildlife Ecology, Macroinvertebrates, Aquatic Study, Canoeing, Climbing, Archery, High and Low Challenge Courses, Teambuilding, Orienteering and many others. Develop and research your own lesson plans, design work projects, and participate in peer evaluations. Teaching duties are rotated through field instruction and cabin instruction, giving you generous amounts of time off to re energize and pursue your own personal interests.

More important than knowing how to make responsible choice is knowing why to make the responsible choice. At Camp Highland Outdoor Science School, we help build a consciousness of community. Our instructors focus on treating one another respectfully and working together to accomplish goals. At our adventure activities, students discover how much can be accomplished with effective communication skills. Living together in our cabins, students realize the impact that their actions have on others. Every component of Camp Highland is a learning experience.

Camp Highland is nestled on 900 private acres between the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountain ranges. At an elevation of 3100 feet, our property has an incredibly diverse representation of plants, trees, cactuses, and animals. We are part of Highland Springs Resort, so we have access to their swimming pool, workout room, tennis and basketball courts, and much more. Spend your free time backpacking or climbing in the mountains and nearby desert, or head to Los Angeles or the beach for some city life and culture.

What is man without beasts? If all the beasts were gone,
men would die from great loneliness of spirit,
for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to man.
All things are connected.
Whatever befalls the earth befalls the children of the earth.

- seathl, Duwamish chief

Job Description: DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

1. Instructor will plan, implement and evaluate any and all of the classes and activities offered by Camp Highland Outdoor Science School (CHOSS) using experiential instructional methods that satisfy the written goals and objectives for each class or activity.
2. Instructor shall spend approximately two weeks a month leading experiential hikes, facilitating meals and non-class-time activities during the day. Instructor will spend the remaining two weeks with students in their cabin. Responsibilities include: planning, organizing and facilitating large group activities with a recreational and life skills focus, leading evening programs, and supervising the students overnight.
3. Instructor will observe student behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety procedures and behavioral expectations, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
4. Instructor should be available to work at CHOSS five days each week as assigned. When science school programs are not scheduled or have been cancelled, instructor will need to remain flexible to carry out duties assigned by the Director(s) of CHOSS. Duties could include (but are not limited to): program leadership, program development, grounds maintenance, repairs or improvements, facility set-up, maintenance, or improvement.
5. Instructor shall be responsible each day for cleaning, inventory and proper care of all Highland Springs and CHOSS equipment used during the program, including cabins, restrooms, staff lounge, class equipment, dining hall, etc.

Job Duration: School Year, Fall, Winter, Spring
Job Status: Full-Time
Program Type: Residential

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA/BS in outdoor education, environmental science, science degree, or related field, or relevant experience.
   
2. Valid certification in First Aid and CPR. (Must provide on first day of employment.)
   
3. Valid driver’s license or state ID and social security card or a valid USA Passport.
   
4. Must pass fingerprint background check.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Documented experience and ability to teach an outdoor science school curriculum to school children and adults.
   
2. Positive role model for students and staff.
   
3. Desire to live and work in a camp/resort community.
   
4. Ability to accept guidance and supervision from others.
   
5. Show evidence of the following personal characteristics: flexibility, positive outlook, creativity, concern for student and staff safety, good interpersonal skills, a willing attitude, adaptability, decision making skills, maturity, integrity, and approachability.
6. If you have enjoy working with children and love being outside, this is definitely the job for you!
   

Salary: $65 - $100 per day depending on qualifications and experience
Benefits: Medical, Training
Housing: Provided During Program only
Meals: Provided During Program Only
Comments/Explanation: on weekends there is a full kitchen and dinning area for staff to use

Deadline for Application: open until filled
Start Date / Job Period: January 12, 2009 - June 12, 2009
Application Procedure: Mail, Email, Fax resume

Contact: Andrew Yoon General Manager
Address: 10600 Highland Springs Ave Beaumont, CA
Phone: (201) 575-1850 or (951) 769-1113
Fax: (951) 769-6463
e-mail: andrewwelsamerica.com
Website: www.camphighland.net