Title:
Outdoor Education
Instructor/Naturalist
Work
Dates: January 2014 – May 2014 (summer opportunities available)
Location: Pickens, SC & Sunset, SC
Description:
The
programs combine a unique opportunity to work in varied curriculums and educate
children in forensic sciences and forestry/mountain ecology. The name of the
sites we will be hiring the instructor to work at include the Youth Learning
Institute’s Headquarters in Pickens, SC and Camp Hannon located in Sunset, SC.
Experience
the exciting and spellbinding world of crime scene investigations through CSI: Clemson Student Investigators held at
YLI Headquarters and Education Center in Pickens, SC. Designed for fourth
through eighth grade students, CSI brings an incredible learning adventure
where students become forensic investigators, solving mysteries with math,
forensic science and technology. Students perform hair, fiber and soil
analysis, pH tests, handwriting analysis, paper chromatography, fingerprinting,
footprint casting and more!
Head out
on an adventure and experience nature’s beauty and excitement, while educating
children at Camp Hannon!
Exploration Hannon teaches students how to determine
if a new plot of land is acceptable for human life. From hiking to stream
mapping, this program uses exciting activities to enable children to learn by
participating in hands-on activities. Exploration Hannon takes you through an
experience that will last you a lifetime.
Principle Duties:
·
Regularly
teach at least two curriculum components in the program
·
Develop
and teach at least one elective component relating to some environmental issue
or personal interest.
·
Be
actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in
evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
·
Perform
direct supervision of children while involved with activities.
·
Facilitate
groups utilizing adventure activities.
Qualifications:
·
BA
or BS in Environmental Education, Natural Sciences, Forestry, Geology,
Education, Marine Biology or related field is preferred.
·
Must
have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and a lot of energy.
·
Must
demonstrate teaching skills and the ability to implement creative “hands on” teaching
methods.
·
Must
be willing to sacrifice, adapt and work hard as part of a team pursuing an
objective.
·
Must
be physically able to perform the tasks required to teach outdoors.
·
Must
be willing to work long hours.
Pay Scale:
Twice a
month pay of $500-$600 plus room, board, and a sickness/accidental insurance
plan.
Clemson University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability,
gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or
genetic information.
Signature:
___________________________________ Date:_______________
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