Naturalist - Camp Campbell

Job description

The Naturalist leads programs based on the principles of conservation biology, fosters environmental awareness, emulates YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and is aligned with the California state framework and the N ext G eneration S cience S tandards . Naturalists help participants make meaningful connections with the natural world, each other and themselves to cultivate responsible environmental behavior. SALARY RANGE: $800.00/week: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Research, write and update lesson plans appropriate to program goals and aligned with state and national education standards. - Conduct lessons in the areas of natural science and ecology, social and emotional learning, human history and the arts utilizing culturally responsive teaching techniques. - Strictly adhere to all risk management policies and protocols and prioritize participants' physical and emotional safety at all times. - Lead interpretive field activities in a variety of ecosystems. - Expand and develop new environmental science curricula, lesson plans and teaching materials and maintain existing teaching resources. - Engage staff, volunteers, and participants within the environmental...