Outdoor Science Instructor, Naturalist - Outdoor Science School

About the role

The Outdoor Science Instructor, Naturalist will conduct an activity-oriented, interdisciplinary curriculum in science field study to diverse fifth and sixth-grade students in a camp setting. They will also train, supervise, and evaluate high school Cabin Leaders and conduct evening activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct science field studies for diverse fifth and sixth-grade students in a camp setting.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate high school Cabin Leaders.
• Conduct evening activities for students.

Requirements

• Three years of related experience teaching and/or working with youth in the outdoors.
• Bilingual educators are highly encouraged to apply.
• Valid and current First Aid (minimum is WFA) and CPR certifications.
• WFA can be obtained after hiring, before beginning work.
• Fluent Spanish speakers receive additional stipends for bilingual and biliterate assessments.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred but not required.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with outdoor activities and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Salaries start at $25.84/hour and increase up to $28.32/hour depending on experience.
• 2.5% stipend for fluent Spanish speakers who pass the Bilingual Assessment.
• 5% stipend for fluent Spanish speakers who can read and write and pass the Biliterate Assessment.
• Single-only dental and vision benefits.
• PERS retirement benefits for current members or after 1000 hours of service for non-members.
• Lunch during the work week is provided.
• Room and board are not provided.
• This is a Classified Temporary position with sick days accrued.
• Overtime (1.5 hours of pay per hour) is paid after 40 hours of work in one week.

Schedule

The position begins ASAP and continues until early June 2026, with the option to continue in subsequent school years. Instructors have the opportunity to continue with the program in subsequent school years, indefinitely. The majority of work weeks are four-day: Tuesday – Friday with a few Monday – Thursday weeks, and a few five-day weeks. Overtime (equivalent to 1.5 hours of pay per hour) is paid after 40 hours of work in one week. In a typical, 32-hour work week, the schedule includes:

• Tuesday: 8am – 5pm (8 hours)
• Wednesday: 8:30am – 9pm with breaks in between (10-12 hours)
• Thursday: 8:30am – 5pm with breaks in between (6-8 hours)
• Friday: 8am – 2pm (6 hours)

Occasionally, instructors are asked to rotate into an overnight role for one week, from 4:15pm – 9:30am on the following day.

Contact Information

Contact Heather MacDougall Molloy at hmolloy@santacruzcoe.org or (831) 466-5715 for questions.