Summer Field Studies Program Leader

Summer Field Studies for Children (SFS) is designed to offer young people the opportunity to explore and understand the ecology of Mount Desert Island and nearby areas through an interdisciplinary, hands on and minds on approach to learning. Participants gain an understanding of the role played by humans and other organisms in their environments while working in small groups of 8–12 with two adult leaders in a caring, fun and safe environment. The program is organized through The Dorr Museum of Natural History at College of the Atlantic. To apply for a Summer Field Studies Position, please download the SFS application here. We are accepting applications until filled.

Responsibilities

• Designing, preparing, and teaching environmental and outdoor education activities in collaboration with Assistant Program Leaders
• Supervising, evaluating, and working closely with Assistant Program Leaders
• Creating the safest possible environment for all student activities
• Upholding SFS program standards
• Contributing to program support including equipment inventory and maintenance, coordinating with other program leaders, developing SFS curriculum materials, evaluating program success, and performing similar duties at discretion of directors
• Commit to the entire 2013 season, June 10–August 16

Qualifications
The successful candidate will:

• Possess a B.A./B.S. or equivalent experience, preferably with an emphasis in environmental education, early childhood education, life sciences, or related field.
• Have extensive experience working with children.
• Possess knowledge of ecology and natural history, preferably of coastal Maine.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, and leadership.
  
• Have current first aid, CPR, and water safety certifications or willingness to acquire prior to start of program.
• Be able to drive a twelve passenger van.

Salary
Program Leader: $3,100–$3,700 for season. Limited subsidized housing through College of the Atlantic is available. Please inquire for details.

Program Schedule
Staff training: June 10–June 20
Program sessions: June 24–August 15
Closure/wrap up: August 16

Some sessions meet for nine days (Monday through Friday of the first week and Monday through Thursday of the second week) and others meet for 4–5 days. Participants arrive at 9 am and are picked up at 3 pm. Intermittent Fridays throughout the summers are scheduled for staff planning and development. Planning and staff meetings are also scheduled before and after the participants' day.

Summer Field Studies Assistant Program Leader

Summer Field Studies for Children (SFS) is designed to offer young people the opportunity to explore and understand the ecology of Mount Desert Island and nearby areas through an interdisciplinary, hands on and minds on approach to learning. Participants gain an understanding of the role played by humans and other organisms in their environments while working in small groups of 8–12 with two adult leaders in a caring, fun and safe environment. The program is organized through The Dorr Museum of Natural History at College of the Atlantic. To apply for a Summer Field Studies Position, please download the SFS application here. We are accepting applications until filled.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching environmental and outdoor education activities with the Program Leader
• Creating the safest possible environment for all student activities
• Upholding SFS program standards
• Contributing to program support including equipment inventory and maintenance, coordinating with other program leaders, developing SFS curriculum materials, evaluating program success, and performing similar duties at discretion of directors
• Commit to the entire 2013 season, June 10–August 16

Qualifications
The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with children.
• Possess knowledge of ecology and natural history, preferably of coastal Maine.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility and leadership.
• Have current first aid, CPR and water safety certifications or willingness to acquire prior to start of program.
• Preferably, be able to drive a twelve passenger van.

Salary
Assistant Program Leader: $2,300–$2,700 for season. Limited subsidized housing through College of the Atlantic is available. Please inquire for details.

Program Schedule
Staff training: June 10–June 20
Program sessions: June 24–August 15
Closure/wrap up: August 16

Some sessions meet for nine days (Monday through Friday of the first week and Monday through Thursday of the second week) and others meet for 4–5 days. Participants arrive at 9 am and are picked up at 3 pm. Intermittent Fridays throughout the summers are scheduled for staff planning and development. Planning and staff meetings are also scheduled before and after the participants' day. 

College of the Atlantic is committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and multicultural education. COA is an AA/EEO employer. Applications are especially encouraged from persons who would enhance the ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity of the College.