Outdoor-Education Assistant

Los Angeles Unified School District

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• 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.
• A CPR Certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be obtained within 60 days after appointment and kept valid during the term of employment.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Training in the fields of outdoor-education and physical or natural science is preferable.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading camping, scouting, or other youth group activities is preferable.
• Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguarding Certificates issued by an accredited organization are preferable for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students during activity periods, meals, and at night in the cabins.
• Supervises students during outdoor-education activities, including recreational and educational learning experiences.
• Supports Naturalist led trail lessons and field studies by providing student supervision, redirecting students to the learning task, and distributing and collecting and storing instructional materials.
• Ensures students perform proper self-care including: brushing teeth, showering, changing clothes, washing for meals and eating properly, drinking enough fluids, putting on sunscreen, preparing for bed, and getting enough rest.
• Assists students with expanded learning activities, including conservation and recreational projects.
• Responds to student needs and concerns during overnight hours.
• Monitors student behavior in cabins, rest rooms, and shower rooms to prevent rule violations or unsafe activities.
• Supervises students in packing and unpacking personal belongings.
• Assists in maintaining the outdoor-education center or related venue in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Assists in preparing for the opening and closing of programs by setting up and removing tents, activities, supplies, and other related program equipment.
• Assists students in loading and unloading personal belongings in vehicles transporting student to and from camp.
• Provides basic first aid, and seeks medical care for students, when necessary.
• May assist in unloading and storing supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 days of paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED