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Description
The Environmental Education Center of Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association is nestled in scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), located in northeastern Ohio, stretching from Cleveland to Akron. The Environmental Education Center is a partnership between the National Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, a non-profit organization. The residential facility includes two dormitories with gender-separate rooms and modern bathroom facilities, plus dining halls, science laboratories, a computer laboratory with a library, an art room, and activity spaces. These buildings complement the 500 acres of surrounding woods, meadows, ponds, streams and the Cuyahoga River.
The Curriculum: The "All the Rivers Run" curriculum is a 4-day program for 4th through 8th grade students. It is a hands-on, action oriented, interdisciplinary program that combines natural history, human history and environmental appreciation with technology, visual arts, music and theater. It integrates global education, multi-cultural studies, environmental issues and student action. Students use a variety of tools for discovery including the arts, journals, computers, scientific instruments and data analysis. The Cuyahoga River and its watershed serve as the central theme. Units focus on its history, ecology, and the social, economic, and environmental interaction of rivers and people.
Field Instructor responsibilities include:
* Participate in a comprehensive 3-week training and attend additional professional development workshops once a week.
* Be a member of a team of intern field instructors.
* Lead morning, afternoon and evening instructional units using the field, labs and activity areas.
* Teach day programs, and participate in our special programming.
* Contribute to other aspects of operation at a residential environmental education center.
This is a highly intensive, but highly rewarding experience; expect to work 50-60 hours per week. This nine-month internship term is mid August 2007 through early June 2008. Interns are not responsible for students after the conclusion of evening programs, and supervisory responsibility is shared at all times with teachers.
Qualifications: The successful applicant should demonstrate an interest and knowledge of the environment and/or the arts and possess a sincere desire to work with elementary and middle school students in an intensive and rewarding educational setting. Experience in environmental issues, science, arts, education, or comparable experience working with children is preferred. The ability to establish a good rapport with both students and classroom teachers is important. Basic computer proficiency is preferred. In addition, the applicant should be enthusiastic about the interdisciplinary approach of the program. Bachelor's degree required. Background/fingerprint check, and First Aid and CPR certification are required.
Stipend and Benefits: A weekly stipend of $205 is provided. Furnished housing and utilities are provided separate from the Environmental Education Center in the historic village of Everett. Meals are provided when food service is provided for visitor groups. Short-term medical insurance is provided. Field Instructors have an opportunity to earn 10 non-degree graduate credits through the University of Akron.
To apply:
Call 800-642-3297 ext. 100 or email info@cvnpa.org for an application. Send a completed application including cover letter, resume, application form, 3 reference forms, and college transcripts.
Program Director
3675 Oak Hill Rd.,
Peninsula, OH 44264.
Applications are reviewed as received - position closes when filled.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.