Job Announcement: Outdoor Science Teacher Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School Malibu Campus

Program Description: The Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School (LACOSS) is a one week, Monday through Friday, residential outdoor science school. This excellent educational program has been providing science enrichment experiences to fifth and sixth grade students since 1960. It is coordinated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education and is conducted as a California public school. We are a school, not a camp. Our primary focus is science education, not recreation. This year we expect to serve approximately 12,000 fifth and sixth grade students from schools and districts throughout Los Angeles County. For most students, attendance at Outdoor Science School is a very memorable highlight of their school year. More Info on Malibu Outdoor School | More Info on LACOSS Program

Position Description: 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, 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

Salary: Starting at $475 per week, increasing to a max. of $620 in subsequent years. More Info
Benefits: Room and board. Medical, dental, vision benefits. Twenty-two paid vacation days, plus paid professional development days. Summers off.
Housing: program
Meals: program

Deadline: January 8, 2007, open until filled
Available: January 8, 2007 to June 2007
Procedure: View this page for details and a list of application materials and guidelines. This opening is for the Malibu campus only - you may send your application materials via mail, fax, or email to the contact below. (Start with at least a cover letter and resume, and eventually we'll also need references, LACOSS application form, transcripts, and a short personal biography, but you do not need to send them all at once if you don't have them immediately available)

Contact: Greg Achenbach, Lead Teacher, LACOSS Malibu
Address: 11495 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Telephone: 310-457-7399
Fax: 310-457-4614
Email:
Website: http://www.outdoorscienceschool.org/