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6 de marzo de 2019

Educador de ciencias del mar en Florida


Sanibel Sea School is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Our mission is to
improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time. We look to a world where
all people value, understand, and care for the ocean.

Our flagship headquarters is located on the east end of Sanibel Island, on
the southwest coast of Florida and we have a satellite campus at the
Sundial Resort.

We offer experiential, educational opportunities for 4-year-olds through
adults. Our educational offerings include day classes on Sanibel and
Captiva Islands, non-residential summer and winter camps, adult courses,
paddling and outdoor education activities, and educational outreach
programs for our local community.

We are 13 full-time employees, led by a board of trustees, who are
extremely passionate about the ocean and our work; we strive to offer
exceptional customer service and education to each of our clients.

Our goal is pretty simple, through exploration and discovery, we want to
help kids fall in love with the ocean. We believe that ocean love
facilitates a deeper dedication to our ocean and its stewardship. We are
passionate about kids, the ocean and exploration. We seek educators who
share those passions.

The Marine Science Educator is responsible for assisting with the
development and delivery of a marine biology curriculum that supports the
mission of Sanibel Sea School.

*PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by individuals executing this job. They are
not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.



· Ensure the safety of children and adults in a variety of outdoor
and marine environments

· Convey knowledge of marine science and a passion for the natural
environment

· Foster an appreciation for marine ecosystems and encourage students
to practice good ocean stewardship, leading by example

· Maintain an excellent standard of quality when teaching field
programs

· Maintain a working knowledge of marine and local biota as well as
significant developments and trends in marine science, coastal ecology, and
marine conservation, especially related to Southwest Florida

· Act as an ambassador of Sanibel Sea School, working to promote our
programs within the local, regional, and national community

· Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment

· Provide support for Sanibel Sea School projects as needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The QUALIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS,
and WORK CONDITIONS listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

*QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED*

· A college degree with a background in Environmental Education,
Biology, Marine Biology, Early Childhood Education, Elementary/ Secondary
Education, or a similar field

· Experience working with children

· Certifications (or capable of obtaining certifications) in CPR,
First Aid, and Lifeguarding

· Strong and competent swimmer, comfortable in outdoor settings and
physically capable of leading groups of children in a variety of natural
environments

· Desire to promote marine conservation by sharing his or her passion
and knowledge of the natural world with students

*WORK ENVIRONMENT*

· The performance of this position primarily occurs in an outdoor
subtropical setting with some indoor classroom-based work

*PHYSICAL DEMANDS*

· Ability to sit or stand for long periods as required, may require
walking for periodic intervals throughout the day

· Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting up to
forty (40) pounds, as required throughout the work day; proper lifting
techniques required

· Ability to work in the sub-tropical conditions of SW Florida



*Application Deadline*: 3/15/19

Please submit a cover letter and a resume or CV to jobs@sanibelseaschool.org.


You may ask any questions you may have through that email address as well.

We will begin reviewing applications as they arrive; we may fill the
positions before the posted closing date.

The candidate must be able to provide their own housing – we do not have
housing available at this time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The QUALIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS,
and WORK CONDITIONS listed are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.



The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified.



J. Bruce Neill, Ph.D.

*Ocean Advocate and Executive Director*

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Our vision is a world where all people value, understand and care for the
ocean.

P.O. Box 1229 - 414 Lagoon Drive - Sanibel, FL 33957
*Phone:* 239.472.8585

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