Naturalist - Senior - Full Time (Camp Green Meadows Outdoor School)

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County's 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the administrative direction of the Principal - Outdoor Education Center, the Naturalist will fulfill those responsibilities necessary to implement a successful Environmental Education Program. Employee will be required to work a flexible work week which will include days, evenings, and some weekends. Hours per week will average forty (40). Employee will provide on-call emergency response services as part of his/her room and board package which includes on-site accommodations and meals during the school program.

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Requirements / Qualifications

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) Completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) Brief resume 3) Copy of transcripts or BA degree 4) Optional:

Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (SIGNED and DATED within the last 18 months) Upon hire must be able to present: Valid CPR and First Aid certificates. Require a valid California driver's license.

DMV-H6 printout. TB clearance. Official transcripts. HOUSING AND MEALS MAY BE PROVIDED DURING INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree with closely related classes or equivalent training in natural sciences and two years of experience in a residential outdoor environment. Credentials and/or Skills: Requires a valid California driver's license.

If using personal vehicle in the course of employment, must have proof of liability insurance required by law. Driver Record printout. Requires CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

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