Sanibel Sea School is currently seeking a Lead Teacher.  The job description is below.  For more information email us at info@sanibelseaschool.org.

Lead Environmental Educator, Sanibel Sea School

The Sanibel Sea School is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting marine conservation through experiential education.  We are located on Sanibel Island, Florida. We offer day courses for both young people and adults.  The young students range in ages 6-13 and may enroll for a single day, or for up to ten consecutive days.  A detailed description of Sanibel Sea School, our programs and course offerings may be found on our web site, www.sanibelseaschool.org .

The Lead Teacher is the curriculum supervisor of, and an instructor in Sanibel Sea School, Inc.  The Lead Teacher reports to the Executive Director, and is responsible for the organization's achievement of its mission, through the planning and execution of an excellent curriculum of experiential education centered on marine environments and conservation.

In curriculum development and administration, the Lead Teacher will:

• Help develop and deliver a pedagogical curriculum which achieves its mission.
• Assure that the curriculum is delivered on a day-to-day basis in a state of excellence as accepted by educational standards.
• Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the curricular components of Sanibel Sea School’s work.
• As need be, maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of marine science, coastal ecology, and marine conservation.

In communications, the Lead Teacher will:

• Assist the Program Director to publicize the curricular activities of the organization.
• Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with institutions, community groups and organizations to promote course offerings and execution.
• Assist the Executive Director and Program Director to represent the mission, programs, and curriculum to agencies, organizations, and the general public.

In relations with staff, the Lead Teacher will:

• Work closely with the Sanibel Sea School team to deliver our outstanding educational offerings.
• Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program.
• Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people.
  

In communications, budget and finance, the Lead Teacher will:

• Work with the Executive Director to prepare a budget and see that the educational program operates within budget guidelines.
• Jointly, with the Executive Director, conduct official correspondence of the organization.

In Fundraising and Development, the Lead Teacher will:

Work with the Executive Director and Program Director and appropriate organization committees to develop and execute fundraising programs.

Minimum Qualifications:-

• A college degree and completion of college-level courses in Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Science, Early Childhood Education, Plant Biology, Ecology, or some combination thereof.
• Have, or be able to readily obtain a Florida, CDL (Chauffeur’s Driver’s License)
• Have or be able to obtain a Level II Federal Background Screening.
• Have or be able to readily obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifesaving.
• Be a strong and competent swimmer, comfortable in outdoor settings and be capable of the physical requirements to lead groups of children and adults on field trips in a variety of natural environments.
• Be capable of lifting 40 lbs, and be capable of working in the sub-tropical conditions of southwest Florida for eight-hour work days.
• Have the computer skills of word-processing, spreadsheet manipulation, and internet research and data entry.
• Have a passion for the natural environment and a desire to promote marine conservation by sharing this passion and knowledge to the natural world to students.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in environmental education, natural resource conservation, or a related field.
• Experience in teaching primary-school age children, and or adults.
• Experience in curriculum development of environmental education.
• Experience in web site design and manipulation and blogging.
• A working knowledge of the fauna and flora of SW Florida.

Salary and Compensation:

The salary is commensurate with experience and education, vacation time and health benefit options are provided. No housing is provided.

Job Duration and Work Load:

This is a full-time, permanent, position on an annual contract that is renewable upon satisfactory completion of the first year.  The school operates six days a week during parts of the year, and 3-4 days during other times of the year.

Closing Date: 15 December 2007, or until filled

Start Date: 15 January, 2006 or a mutually agreed upon date.

Application Materials

A letter of application, copies of college transcripts (they may be unofficial initially), and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references that can speak to the applicant’s capabilities to meet the minimum requirements.

Materials may be submitted by mail to: Sanibel Sea School, PO Box 1229, Sanibel, FL 33957; or they may be electronically submitted to info@sanibelseschool.org.      

Inquiries may be made to Bruce Neill, Ph.D., Executive Director at bruce@sanibelseaschool.org.