Coastal Camp at NatureBridge is a summer day camp designed to combine marine and coastal ecology themes with hands-on educational activities and games, providing exciting opportunities for discovery in the great outdoors. Coastal Camp runs from June 11 until August 17, 2012 (with training occurring June 5-9). Each weekly theme has been chosen to highlight and take advantage of our natural outdoor location in a stunning and unique national park setting within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito. 

Coastal Camp Field Science Educators (CCFSEs) increase knowledge of and appreciation for the environment by creating and implementing themed weeklong day camp sessions for campers entering grades 1-9. Educating groups of up to 16 (student:adult ratio is 8:1), CCFSEs collaborate with camp counselors to identify relevant issues and develop age appropriate, safe, educational, and fun activities and hikes. Coastal Camp seeks educators who can successfully infuse educational and learning opportunities with fun and adventurous programming through games, creative songs, and outdoor explorations.

NatureBridge values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to diversify our workforce and seek applications by individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities, and communities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead campers through weeklong, hands-on, experiential learning experiences in outdoor settings.
• Facilitate, using a student-centered approach, interactive, community-building environmental education activities that inspire wonder and questioning, engage critical thinking, are multidisciplinary, and are theme-based.
• Differentiate activities and programming of weekly themed sessions according to the age, background, and needs of the campers. 
• Mentor counselors, helping them to gain knowledge and skills.
• Evaluate success and challenges of programming, including activities and hikes, in written format at end of camp season and make suggestions for improvement.
• Manage participant safety in outdoor settings using sound judgment and applying appropriate risk management decisions; administer and document first aid as needed.
• Actively participate in staff community by attending meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in science, environmental or multi-disciplinary studies, or a related field. 
• Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification.
• One to two years relevant teaching experience (preferably outdoors) and a working knowledge of inquiry-based, multi-disciplinary science and natural history.
• Ability to perform physically challenging work in the outdoors and in all weather conditions on uneven terrain.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness within your teaching and our community.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to be coached and openness to feedback.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.
• Employment is contingent upon employee background check including fingerprinting through the Livescan system

Desirable qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or teaching credential.
• Ability to infuse arts, music, and interdisciplinary activities with outdoor, experiential learning.
• Experience with English Language Learners or urban youth.
• Ability to speak and/or teach in a second language.

Compensation

Competitive wages; housing in spectacular national park setting; some meals; a supportive, creative, and fun work environment. This is an 11-week season with 9 weeks of work guaranteed.