Science Instructor

~ Driftwood Education Center is a residential, science-based environmental education center that has schools and groups come to learn about the natural world around us. ~

Driftwood is based on St. Simons Island, which is one of the barrier islands off the coast of Georgia. The beautiful marsh habitat is our backyard, and the beach is only a few minutes away. Our fun and engaging classes are both classroom and field-based, and all involve hands-on experiences.

We also travel and teach field day trips, such as Cumberland Island National Seashore, Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, and Jekyll Island State Park. Many different classes and trips are offered to the schools that visit us, but we need great teachers to lead our groups of students. We are looking for positive role models and experienced teachers interested in science to come be a part of our education team.

If you are looking for an exciting, hands-on teaching career where you educate students about coastal ecology, Driftwood Education Center would love to have you as one of our instructors. 

Position Overview

• We have openings for our full-time, seasonal science instructor positions.
• As an instructor, your main job will be to teach the students that visit us.
• Duration: January 23 - May 24, 2019

Responsibilities

• You will be teaching various coastal ecology classes, along with team building and evening classes.
• During our field trips to Cumberland, Okefenokee, and Jekyll you will also be leading and educating a group of students.
• Experience in teaching and working with children is needed to be considered for a position.
• In addition to teaching, you will also assist in daily tasks such as animal care, tank maintenance, and various office projects.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in biology, ecology, or related field.
• Must be enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent teaching ability with elementary through high school students.
• Flexibility, responsibility, a passion for learning, and a willingness to work long hard hours are essential.
• Must be able to walk 5 miles and lift 50 pounds.

Compensation

• Weekly salaries are $300 - $350, depending upon experience.
• Meals are provided throughout the work week, which is a $65/week benefit.
• Housing is also provided on site, which is an additional $50/week benefit.
• Meals and housing come with your weekly salary to create a total benefits package.
• On top of these benefits, instructors are given two paid vacation days and two paid sick days.
• Training for all job responsibilities is also paid time.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references to Erin Mugge, Education Director.