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SalaryWe are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education,
focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students
as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you
will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting
the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal
of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to
thrive in college, career and life.
LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an
enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710
square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we
employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers
in our city.
Department or School Site There are currently 5 vacancies located at Canyon Creek Outdoor
Education Center, 41600 Lake Hughes Rd, Lake Hughes, CA 93532.
Daily working hours are variable and may include weekend shifts.
Overnight sleeping facilities are provided at the Center for staff. Please
be advised that individuals appointed to vacancies may be provided the
opportunity to work at other Outdoor-Education Camps. More information
about the Canyon Creek Outdoor Education Center and the other camps
is provided below.
Canyon Creek Outdoor Education Center is an 83-acre outdoor
education center located in the city of Lake Hughes adjacent to the
Angeles National Forest. Canyon Creek will offer a Monday through
Friday, 5-day/4-night, Outdoor Education learning experience for students
in fourth and fifth grade. Alternatively, a 3-day/2-night weekend program
will also be available to students in fourth through twelfth grade. Activities
and curriculum are designed to maximize the venue’s unique features,
including a small pond, hiking trails, swimming pool, ropes challenge
course, sports facilities, bicycle track, archery, and an outdoor
amphitheater.
Camp Skyhook at Clear Creek is a 40-acre Outdoor Education center
located above the La Cañada/Flintridge area in the Angeles National
Forest. Clear Creek offers a 5-day/4-night Outdoor Education Camp for
students in fourth and fifth grade. Alternatively, a 3-day/2-night weekend
program is available to students in fourth through twelfth grade. Field
studies to analyze the health and vitality of the site’s three
ecosystems—alpine, riparian, and chaparral, are made possible by the
creek and trails on site. The Night Sky Study curriculum allows students
to understand the Earth’s place in the galaxy and the importance of
natural systems that make life possible. Overnight sleeping facilities are
provided at the Center for staff.
Point Fermin Outdoor Education Center is a 2.5-acre Outdoor Education
center located on the San Pedro peninsula. This science camp offers an
innovative 3-day/2-night outdoor learning experience for students in
fourth and fifth grade. A 3-day/2-night weekend program is also available
to students in fourth through twelfth grade. This seaside venue shares all
the wonders of the California coast with children – many of whom have
never seen the ocean in person. The Science at Sea program allows
students to transform a Brigantine Tall Ship into a research vessel,
among other activities. Overnight sleeping facilities are provided at the
Center for staff.
Benefits Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement
System (CalPERS).
Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five
years of year-round paid service.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
Job Duties/Responsibilities A Naturalist conducts educational programs in environmental education,
natural science, and human relations for students; conducts hikes and
campfire programs; and performs various manual duties related to center
facilities, animals, trails, and supplies at an outdoor-education center.
Typical Duties Include:
- Presenting instructional programs to students regarding environmental
education, natural science, human relations, and STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics) curriculum by demonstration
and instruction in a natural setting.
- Obtaining data and preparing training aids for courses in astronomy,
botany, ecology, geology, hydrology, meteorology, mythology, and
zoology.
- Conducting hikes, tours, campfire programs, and craft classes.
- Orienting teachers, parents, and students to the Outdoor Education
facility.
- Coordinating instructional presentations with teachers and
administrators.
- Preparing and maintaining exhibits.
- Clearing and developing new trails and maintaining existing trails in safe
condition, including clearing chaparral, removing weeds and bushes, and
cutting tree branches.
- Feeding and caring for animals.
- Assisting in maintaining the center in a safe, clean condition and in
opening and closing the center.
Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational
proficiency, and successful completion of 9 semester units or equivalent
quarter units of coursework, at a recognized college or university, in one
of the natural or physical sciences, or education. Graduation from a
recognized college or university with a bachelor’s or associate degree in
the above areas is preferable.
EXPERIENCE:
Six months of paid experience or verifiable volunteer experience in
developing or conducting nature study programs or youth group
activities. An additional 3 semester units or equivalent quarter units of
coursework, at a recognized college or university, in one of the natural or
physical sciences, or education may be substituted for the
aforementioned required experience.
SPECIAL:
A First-Aid Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or
American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment
and must be kept valid during the term of employment. Water Safety
Instructor and CPR Certificates are preferable.
Desirable Qualifications The ideal candidate has experience conducting Outdoor Education and
environment education programs for school-aged children, both on land
and on water. The ideal candidate has a passion for instructing topics
related to Climate Change and environmental principles and concepts.
The ideal candidate is a strong team player, able to foster great working
conditions with both children and adults from various backgrounds, and
possesses the skills required to maintain cordial and professional
relationships when living in close proximity to other Outdoor Education
staff.
Employment Selection Process The selection process for this position tentatively consists of a
presentation and a structured interview.
After applications are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum
qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phase of our
selection process. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your
experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this
position in the on-line application. In your application you may include a
professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. It
is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate
background.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an
approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your
spam/junk e-mail folder.
Application Process DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE
APPLICATION?
Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net
To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the
website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org
The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons
shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing
are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455
for more information.
Additional Posting Information The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a
working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment,
intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits
discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying
based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth,
breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual
orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use
restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle
Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability
(including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis,
epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart
disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics),
military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner
status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or
affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or
group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or
any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or
regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides
significant assistance.
For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213)
241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment
assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment
process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment
score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top
three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The
hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open
positions in related job classifications.
