Job Opportunities
Now accepting applications
for 2008 Summer Camp positions! Interviews will be scheduled upon receipt
of completed application.
Contact Us for an application and/or additional information for any of the following positions in our Environmental Education program:
Teacher-Naturalist · Leadership Supervisor · Hero
Teacher-Naturalist
Position Summary
The Teacher Naturalist provides primary instruction to groups of middle grade or junior high students in a residential outdoor setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Leads hiking groups of students in the Redwood Forest and Stream/lake
Watershed
• Uses multi-disciplinary learning activities such as scientific exploration,
educational games and group discussion to teach environmental and social interaction
concepts
• Uses group challenge activities to build a sense of cooperation and
self-esteem
• Facilitates group social interaction activities and discussions
• Facilitates reflective activities
• Leads night hikes
• Provides supervision during student free time
• Leads large group evening activities
• Teaches arts and crafts, elective games and physical activities
• Aids in organizing and leading campfire songs, stories and activities
• Provides instruction in health and safety aspects of outdoor living
• Supervises students in group living activities, meals, clean up, etc.
• Responsible for directing mealtime activities
• Participates in fire drills
• Roves cabin area to provide supervision during night time
• Assists in training, community building and evaluation of Cabin Leaders
• Helps in implementing program changes
• Participates in self-evaluation and program evaluation
• Maintains on call status while in camp for emergency purposes
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Studies, Geography,
Biology, Psychology, Sociology or related disciplines
• Experience working with children ages 10-14
• Experience working with children from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic
backgrounds
• Interest and or experience problem solving with issues unique to children
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to hike 5+ hours daily
• Ability to work in a primarily outdoor environment
Benefits
Teacher Naturalist positions begin mid-January 2008 and end May 2008. Staff receives a monthly stipend along with room and board (meals provided during program weeks only). Medical benefits are also provided.
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Leadership Supervisor
Position Summary
The Leadership Supervisor provides training, supervision, and mentorship to High School and adult Cabin Leaders in a residential outdoor setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Recruits, trains, supervises, mentors, and evaluates all Cabin Leaders.
• Travels around the greater San Francisco Bay Area in order to recruit
and train volunteers
• Functions on-site as a co-director in the week-to-week programs
• Participates in camp administrative decisions
• Substitutes for Teacher Naturalists when they are off duty
• Provides supervision during student free time
• Leads large group evening activities
• Aids in organizing and leading campfire songs, stories and activities
• Roves cabin area to provide supervision during night time
• Maintains on call status while in camp for emergency purposes
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Studies, Psychology,
Sociology or related disciplines
• Experience working with young adults ages 16-20
• Interest and or experience problem solving with issues unique to young
adults
Other:
• Drivers License and a reliable form of transportation
Benefits
Leadership Supervisor positions begin mid-January and end May 2008. Staff receives a monthly stipend along with room and board (meals provided during program weeks only). Medical benefits are also provided.
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Hero
Position Summary
The Caritas Creek Heroes serve as cabin leaders, mentors and role models to elementary and middle school students in a residential outdoor setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
• Provide live-in supervision for a student cabin group
• Supervise cabin group activities and cabin social environment
• Assure that cabin group honors the outdoor school schedule
• Act as lifeguards and lead electives when needed
• Role model appropriate behavior to campers
• Assist Teacher Naturalist on Exploration Hikes and during evening
activities
• Supervise students during free time when assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED
• 21+ years of age
• Experience working with children ages 10-14
Benefits
Caritas Creek Hero positions begin mid-January and end May 2008. Staff receives a weekly stipend along with meals (provided during program weeks only). Medical benefits are also provided.
To Apply: Contact Us for an application or more information.