What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Education Instructional Internship (Splash Science/Green Machine) 2024-2025 position at San Diego County Office Of Education?
Job Summary
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) is recruiting for Outdoor Education Instructional Interns for the Splash Science and Green Machine Labs. Our Science Outreach programs are a training ground for those interested in the field of Environmental Science Education.
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) helps connect students to nature through science programs that can be conducted in a virtual learning experience or as an on-campus field trip. Our team of educators guide students on an immersive exploration through the world of environmental science.
Splash Science Lab is an inquiry-based program that provides students with the opportunity to learn about watershed issues. Students walk away with a better understanding of how water pollution affects the environment, humans, and wildlife by participating in three hands-on stations involving microscopes, water chemistry experiments, interactive watershed models, and much more.
Green Machine Lab delivers interactive lessons to help students understand why a healthy environment is important to sustainable food production. Students learn about the science of soil, alternative pest management practices, get a greater understanding of natural systems, and use scientific concepts in a real-world situation.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications :
- Completion of college-level course work in the field of science, education, recreation, or related fields.
- Previous experience working with kindergarten through middle-school age children.
Candidates must demonstrate Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, previously referred to as the NCLB Act) compliance. In order to satisfy the paraprofessional requirements of the ESSA, applicants must meet one of the following requirements :
In addition to your completed EDJOIN application, to be considered for this position, you must attach the following to your application :
Comments and Other Information
Please note that your completed online application must include all of the required supplemental documentation. Emailed or Faxed supplemental documents will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
It is important to note to become a substitute / limited-term employee, there will be a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $77 (this is an up-front, out-of-pocket cost that must be paid in the form of a money order or cashier's check). In addition, if you apply and are selected for a permanent position at any point there would be an additional $77 cost (currently) for fingerprinting as a permanent employee (taken out of your first regular paycheck).
Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, SDCOE employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.
The San Diego County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $77
