Director I, Principal, Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center, STEM Workforce Development and Innovation

ABOUT SKY MOUNTAIN OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER: 

During the school year, Sky Mountain Outdoor Education Center supports 5th and 6th-grade students from San Joaquin County, offering life-changing experiences in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Classrooms take the form of forest trails, water’s edge, and even the inside of a snowbank. On weekends and throughout the summer, the site hosts private guest groups and a variety of seasonal programs. 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and the Director II of Sky Mountain Outdoor Educational Center, manages the day-to-day operation of outdoor education programs, events, and professional development at Sky Mountain in Placer County. This position, along with the Project Leader III of Sky Mountain, oversees the entire operation of the resident outdoor school, supports the implementation, continuance, and/or upgrading of existing outdoor education activities and programs. Assumes responsibility for developing, organizing, scheduling, fundraising, and grant writing to support the implementation of outdoor education programs, including Sky Mountain. Does related work as assigned. The Director may be required to stay overnight on-site during inclement weather. Employees in this position will be required to work mainly outdoors in an educational environment located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Employees may come in direct contact with SJCOE and school district staff, students, parents, outside agency staff, and the public.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree
• Possess a valid Administrative Services Credential or a certificate of eligibility
• One year of supervisory experience. Knowledge of curriculum development
• Recent experience in program supervision, development, management, organization of activities, and/or special events.
• Possess or commit to obtaining in one year: a valid AED, first aid, and CPR certification, a lifeguard (open water) certification, Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification, and a Serv Safe certification.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and wish to apply for this position, please submit your application online and attach all required documents listed below. To ensure your application is considered, all documents must be included and submitted by the deadline. For assistance with the application process, contact (209) 468-9189.

• Credential Copy (Valid CA Administrative Services Credential or a certificate of eligibility)
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Professional Letters of Recommendation-MUST BE SIGNED BY AUTHOR)
• Resume