About us

Do you have a passion for teaching children about the wonders of Marine Biology. Do you have experience with teaching and managing groups of children of various ages? Let's talk!

Lanterns Global is an educational programs company. We offer marine biology programs, Spanish immersion programs, outdoor forest preschools, and foreign language tutoring. We have been delivering unique outdoor learning experiences to homeschoolers for over seven years and our team continues to grow!

Tides is a three-hour drop-off Marine Biology experience for children grades 1st-8th, and we rotate through different beaches in Laguna Beach, CA. Nature journals in-hand, students learn about marine creatures, marine plants, birds, tide pools, ecosystems, and sustainability, all in a hands-on, exploratory learning environment. These are small group classes of up to 12 students per group.

Core Values that our Lanterns Global team respect and reflect daily:

• Passionate Lifelong Learner: We have our own interesting worlds of intrigue, hobby and expertise which we use to inspire others.
• Nurturing Influence: We go beyond our lessons, and we use emotional intelligence to nurture our students to be their best selves.
• Joyful flexibility: We embrace change, weather, ambiguity, and conflict with joyful hearts and steady hands.
• Outdoorsy grit: We love nature in all of its countless elements, and we inspire others with this love.
• Initiative taking: We generate ideas, share them, and implement them so that our programs can be continuously improved each day at each location.
• Responsible Commitment: We are personally committed to the long-term success of our programs, overall good of Lanterns Global, and embody this to our parents.

Our Ideal Beach-Loving Candidate:

• You have a degree in Biology - perhaps with an emphasis in Marine Biology or Environmental Sciences (or you are working towards your degree).
• You love being at the beach in all types of weather (heat/sun/rain), and handle weather with positivity and a fun attitude!
• You have experience teaching and managing groups of up to 12 students per group.
• Your passion for teaching is undeniable - your enthusiasm is contagious - you inspire your students to want to learn!
• You are a highly organized professional who knows how to manage your time, your TA, and your students with confidence.
• You are kind, assertive, have unlimited patience, and you know how to connect with and provide support to your students.
• You are a creative problem solver and can effectively address behavioral issues with confidence and kindness.
• You are physically and mentally capable of responding quickly in the event of an emergency.
• You demonstrate enthusiasm, professionalism, energy, fun, kindness,
• You are a great team player who can work well with others.
• You have a history of being reliable and punctual - with 3 professional references that will sing your praises.
• You understand the importance of, and are committed to, clear and timely communication with management and parents.
• You are able to store, carry, and transport Tides teaching materials and class supplies, as need be.
• You are excited to be able to walk distances on the beach, exploring with your students!
• You are available to start the week of August 26th, 2024 (virtual training will be scheduled prior to this date).

Class Times (Subject to change/based on enrollment) :

Fridays from 9:30am - 12:30 pm. Teachers are required to be onsite 30 minutes prior for set-up; and your shift will end approx. 15 minutes after class (once all students are picked up).

Fall, and Spring Dates:

• Fall Semester ‘24 14 Weeks: August 26 – December 13
• Days Off: November 18 –29
• Spring Semester ‘25 18 weeks: January 6 – May 23
• Days Off: April 7-18

Duties & Responsibilities

The Tides teacher will be responsible for teaching and managing their class. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Working with the Assistant Teacher to make sure students are signed in and out by a parent/guardian.
• Carrying out the day’s lesson plan which is pre-created and given to you in advance (welcome, directing an activity/game, book, lesson, guided beach exploration, snack and playtime, facilitating art project).
• Using assertive and kind communication and discipline to manage the class smoothly and effectively; continually checking for understanding.
• Being creative on-the-spot to make the most of learning moments for students to learn, understand, have fun, and appreciate the ocean, animals, plants, and one another.

Compensation: $25/hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Grade school specialties:

• Science

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation that will allow you to commute to the various beaches each week? We meet at a different location each week, in and around Laguna Beach?

Work Location: In person