Outdoor Science Instructor, Naturalist - Outdoor Science School

Santa Cruz County Office Of Education · Other Classified

Pay: $26.60–$29.27
Hours: Full-time
Where: Santa Cruz, CA
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Posted: Yesterday

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.