Pathfinder Ranch Outdoor Education Employment
Teaching Naturalist positions available at Pathfinder Ranch Outdoor Education School!
The Science & Outdoor Education School at Pathfinder Ranch is a residential outdoor education program that provides safe, fun, and challenging learning experiences for 5th and 6th graders from across Southern California. Since the 1970's, Pathfinder Ranch has become a premier outdoor school in Southern California. We are committed to providing naturalists with a meaningful, challenging, fulfilling, and fun working environment.
Naturalist Job Description
The naturalists at Pathfinder Ranch use established curriculum and the California State Standards as a guide in planning their classes. Naturalists will commonly teach four one hour and forty-five minute classes per day. Naturalists are also responsible for:
- Leading 2-4 meals per week
- Teaching 2-3 evening programs per week
- Welcoming students (assisting with arrival/departure, orientation)
- Creatively developing curriculum and the overall program
- Participating in staff meetings
- Assist in overall program operations, including care of our animals and garden.
Qualifications
- Successful experience teaching outdoor education & recreational classes
- College degree in a related field
- Understanding of and ability to communicate ecological, recreational, and conservation concepts
- Passion for teaching and building strong mentoring relationships with students
- Desire to creatively teach and create academic and recreational curriculum for fifth and sixth grade students
- Ability to be a beacon of positive energy in a community that lives, works, and eats together.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, high energy, and commitment to teamwork
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- Experience in recreational activities such as canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, and archery.
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting salary of $325-$375 per week
- Community living in quality housing (your own room with shared bath, common living room, kitchen, fireplace & free laundry facilities) Meals when groups are on-site (including vegetarian options)
- Extensive training and professional development
- Limited medical coverage
- Develop lesson materials and explore other program needs during prep periods
- Access to San Diego, LA, beaches, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Idyllwild and Taquitz.
- Fun, dynamic, and experienced co-workers!
Applying
Please email the following to the Outdoor Education Director, at oedirector@pathfinderranch.com or mail to OE Director, Pathfinder Ranch, 35510 Pathfinder Road, Mountain Center, CA 92561:
- Naturalist Application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Three professional references
