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Outdoor Science Instructor, Naturalist - Outdoor Science School
Santa Cruz County Office Of Education · Other Classified
- Pay
- $26.6–$29.27/hr
- Hours
- Full-time
- Where
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Apply by
- Nov 26, 2026
- Posted
- May 26
Job Summary
Under general direction, conduct an activity oriented, interdisciplinary curriculum in science field study to diverse fifth and sixth grade students in a camp setting; also train, supervise and evaluate high school Cabin Leaders and conduct evening activities.
Approximately 145 work days between September and June.
Three years of related experience teaching and/or working with youth in the outdoors.
BA/BS preferred but not required
Bilingual educators are highly encouraged to apply
License or Certificate:
Valid and current First Aid (minimum is WFA) and CPR.
What you'd do
- The majority of work weeks are four-day: Tuesday
- Friday with a few Monday
- Thursday weeks, and a few five day weeks. Overtime (equivalent to 1.5 hours of pay per hour) is paid after 40 hours of work in one week.
- Tuesday = 8am – 5pm (8 hours)
- Wednesday = 8:30am – 9pm with breaks in between (10-12 hours)
- Thursday = 8:30am – 5pm with breaks in between (6-8 hours)
- Friday = 8am – 2pm (6 hours)
- Occasionally instructors are asked to rotate into an overnight role for one week. This shift is from 4:15pm – 9:30am on the following day.
What they want
- Three years of related experience teaching and/or working with youth in the outdoors.
- BA/BS preferred but not required
- Bilingual educators are highly encouraged to apply
- Valid and current First Aid (minimum is WFA) and CPR. WFA can be obtained after an individual is hired, before beginning work.