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Naturalist INTERN (GMOS) -- 2018-2019 School Year at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

6/20/2018 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
3/28/2018
Contact
Dorothy Dunbar
209-381-5154
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$11.00 per hour (HOUSING & MEALS)
Length of Work Year
up to 160 days per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
CAMP Green Meadows Outdoor School, FISH CAMP, CA(two miles from south entrance of Yosemite National Park)
Hours
VARIES
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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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

INTERNSHIP BEGINS LATE AUGUST 2018. Includes housing and meals during instruction days. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS! The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: *Complete online application *Resume * OPTIONAL: 3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Dorothy Dunbar or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.

SUMMARY: Under the guidance of the Principal - Outdoor School, will fulfill those responsibilities necessary to implement a successful environmental education program. Will provide on-call and emergency response as part of room and board package which includes onsite accommodations and meals during the school program. This position is exempt from the classified bargaining unit. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires a Bachelor's degree or concurrent enrollment/internship arrangement with cooperating institution. Completed coursework in the natural sciences. No experience required. Valid CPR and First Aid certificates. Ability to work with children, adolescents and adults. Ability to lead singing and/or play a musical instrument. Effective verbal and written communication skills desirable. Upon hire, must present official transcripts, current CPR/First Aid certificate, TB Clearance, DMV Printout, Proof of Auto Insurance, & CA Driver's License.


      INTERNSHIP BEGINS LATE AUGUST 2018. Includes housing and meals during instruction days. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS! The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: *Complete online application *Resume * OPTIONAL: 3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Dorothy Dunbar or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.

      SUMMARY: Under the guidance of the Principal - Outdoor School, will fulfill those responsibilities necessary to implement a successful environmental education program. Will provide on-call and emergency response as part of room and board package which includes onsite accommodations and meals during the school program. This position is exempt from the classified bargaining unit. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires a Bachelor's degree or concurrent enrollment/internship arrangement with cooperating institution. Completed coursework in the natural sciences. No experience required. Valid CPR and First Aid certificates. Ability to work with children, adolescents and adults. Ability to lead singing and/or play a musical instrument. Effective verbal and written communication skills desirable. Upon hire, must present official transcripts, current CPR/First Aid certificate, TB Clearance, DMV Printout, Proof of Auto Insurance, & CA Driver's License.

          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.

          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.