WHAT IS THE FELLOWSHIP IN NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ?
The multi-faceted Fellowship in Natural Science Education is a full-time, 15-month professional development program focusing on field and classroom science instruction for youth. In conjunction with their teaching responsibilities, Educators participate in graduate level environmental education courses accredited through Colorado State University.
The 15-month Fellowship At-A-Glance
During the first summer Educators are mentored by both the Youth Programs Director and an outgoing class of seasoned Educators. Educators collaborate to prepare and teach weeklong natural science camps for youth. Beginning in the fall Educators teach programs for local Eagle Valley school groups. They are responsible for planning, preparing, and teaching K-12 students a variety of classroom and field science topics such as stream research, geology, forest ecology and winter ecology. Field programs run most weeks throughout the school year, range in duration from one to five days, and are sometimes residential. During the second summer, Educators mentor the incoming class of Educators and thereby round out their professional experience by providing critical leadership and program coordination.
Professional development for this position is tied to graduate credit through Colorado State University ’s Department of Human Dimensions in Natural Resources. Over the course of their 15-month position, Educators participate in a series of five graduate courses that complement and support their ongoing teaching responsibilities and professional growth as an environmental educator. Courses convene in a weekly seminar style format. Course readings and assignments are required, some of which will take place outside of the Educator’s regularly scheduled work week. Courses are taught by the GRNSS Graduate Programs Director, with support from the Youth Programs Director. Completion of the five courses enables the Educator to earn 15 credits toward a customized M.S. in Human Dimensions in Natural Resource at Colorado State University, or credits will be accpeted and applied towards a Master's Degree at Prescott College. In order to complete their M.S. degree, Educators must be accepted into CSU ’s graduate school or Prescott College, and complete the remainder of their coursework there following the GRNSS fellowship. The cost of the initial 15 credits is paid for by GRNSS as a component of an Educator’s compensation and benefits package.
POSITION DETAILS
Qualifications & Expectations
Successful applicants will possess:
- BA/BS in science, education, or an environmental science-related field
- outdoor and classroom teaching experience
- self-motivated, team-oriented, creative and organized
- current driver's license and safe driving record for 5 years
- current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications prior to training
- ability to communicate in Spanish is helpful
Location : Eagle County , CO
Dates of Employment: June 2010 to August 2011 (15-month commitment)
Positions Available: currently hiring
Educator Benefits :
$225 weekly stipend + housing for June through August 2010
$20,000 stipend (no housing) for September 2010 through August 2011
Coursework for 15 graduate credits at Colorado State University
4 weeks paid vacation, paid holidays, ski pass, Avalanche I certification and health beneifts
Application Process: To apply, send a completed application, cover letter, resume, and list of three references to:
Gore Range Natural Science School
Attn: Gina Garrett
P.O. Box 9469
Avon, CO 81620
F: (970) 827-9730
Contact Person: Gina Garrett, Youth Programs Director
E: youthprograms@gorerange.org
P: (970) 827-9725 x 17
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