Summer Camp Teacher - San Diego, United States - Everlasting Education

Description

Job Summary

Position Title:
Summer Camp Lead Teacher

• San Diego CA

Contract Dates:
May 15, August 15, 2024


Salary:
$5,000 - 7,500


Location:
San Diego

Everlasting Education is excited to be expanding its outdoor education program to San Diego This will be our first San Diego Youth Nature Program (ages and we are looking for an experienced and motivated environmental educator who is passionate about outdoor programming, San Diego ecology, place-based learning, nature connection and spending time outdoors to be our lead teacher for Summer 2024 Earth Explorers program.

Earth Explorers is a weeklong summer camp class that provides immersive educational experiences in nature and at culturally significant locations thorughout the city.

These experiences connect our youth participants to the local wildlife and city life that comprise their place:
San Diego.

The Lead Teacher works alongside the Program Director, Assistant Teachers and Executive Director to plan curriculum for each week, adapt plans thoruhgout the week, and reflect and debrief each week to improve and.

They will be the primary contact person for families during the program to confirm locations and provide any important updates throughout the week.

at Everlasting Elementary is responsible for leading hikes to daily classrooms where they ensure student safety and deliver engaging lessons that align with California Department of Education's Curriculum Content Standards and Everlasting Education's 4 Pedagogical Pillars.

This role includes daily hiking, with an average of 3 miles of walking per day, with backpacks weighing pounds. Please see below for a detailed listing of role responsibilities and requisites.


About Everlasting Education
Everlasting Education, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental education and social-emotional learning.

Our school provides meaningful experiences in the natural world that connect our students to the living history of their local community.

This is achieved through 100% outdoor learning in a variety of natural and urban classrooms throughout Los Angeles, primarily on the east side, in Griffith Park, Elysian Park, DTLA, Chinatown, and Montecito Heights.

Studying nature provides our students with a profound opportunity to unlock a wealth of knowledge and insights.

By observing and exploring the intricate workings of the natural world, they gain valuable lessons that shape their understanding of science, technology, and the world around them.

Nature's systems of resilient adaptations and harmonious interdependencies offer inspiration for innovation, problem-solving, and sustainable practices.

By immersing in the study of nature, students discover the connections between all living beings and develop a deep appreciation for their environment.

Through this exploration, students learn not only about the wonders of the natural world but also about themselves and their place within it, fostering a sense of stewardship and inspiring a commitment to protect their planet for future generations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create meaningful, positive relationships with students and families
• Provide an open and encouraging learning environment for all students
• Effectively and efficiently direct assistant teachers, delegating tasks throughout the school day
• Develop a deep understanding of the needs of each student
• Implement timely itineraries from 8:00am 3:30pm each weekday
• Weekly planning meetings with the Program Director and Assistant Teachers
• Design and deliver student needsbased curriculum, taking into consideration individual learning styles, abilities, and interests to foster personalized and engaging learning experiences
• Develop and implement naturebased curriculum that aligns with Everlasting Education's curriculum model
• Foster a studentcentered learning environment that promotes active participation, critical thinking, and a love for nature and learning
• Convey the importance of traditional ecological native knowledge and living with the land
• Facilitate inquirybased learning
• Resolve student conflicts with active listening and restorative justice
• Actively respond to student and class needs throughout the day
• Regularly communicate with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress, discuss individual learning goals, and seek input to further personalize their curriculum.
• Patient and empathetic to student needs
• Knowledge and interest in California's natural and cultural history
• Comfort spending extended periods of time outdoors
• Personable with the ability to interact effectively with others
• Teamoriented with collaborative energy for class planning
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to hike up to 5 miles/day (max), occasionally in the heat and other strenuous elements
• 4+ years of college with a background in education, sociology, biology, ecology environmental studies, natural science or