Staff hours are to stay under 40 per week — overtime pay applies only to hours beyond 40 in a week, not to any single day over 8 hours.
Program Description
The Conejo Valley Unified School District Outdoor School is a 4-day,
3-night program for 6th grade students. The program is held at Camp
Ramah in Ojai, CA, a 400-acre camp located a few minutes from downtown
Ojai, California. The Outdoor School program runs from January 18 to
March 26, 2027, which includes a paid training and preparation week and
the day after program conclusion. Room and board are included for
Outdoor School staff. Free weekend housing is available. Meals are available
when camp is in operation.
Staff members lead students on hikes, outdoor science lessons, campfire
programs, and help create a safe, fun, and supportive community that
fosters teamwork, environmental awareness, and personal growth.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with naturalists in developing and providing outdoor adventure activities aligned to the California academic science standards for 6th grade students.
- Under direction of the program coordinator, supervise and direct an activity oriented, interdisciplinary curriculum in science and environmental field study in an outdoor setting.
- Assist with the supervision of naturalists, head cabin leaders, high school student cabin counselors, and 6th grade students.
- Maintain a supportive and collaborative work environment with naturalists, cabin leaders, Camp Ramah support staff, and the outdoor school coordinator.
- Assist with program preparation and coordination including curriculum development and material preparation.
- Responsible for coordination and facilitation of daily activities.
- Assist as a liaison between grade level teachers, Camp Ramah staff and naturalists.
- Provide a positive role model for preservation of the natural environment.
- Provide supervision of evening campfire activities including, but not limited to, age appropriate sing-a-longs, storytelling and skit performances.
- Assist with monitoring student maintenance of facilities.
- Assist with the maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
- Responsible for ensuring that activities are safe and appropriate for students and naturalists.
- Direct supervision of high school student counselors and head cabin leaders.
- Demonstrate flexibility, self-motivation, positive high-energy and commitment.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Education and/or training in one or more of the following fields is preferred: environmental science, biology, botany, astronomy, hydrology and outdoor recreation.
- Previous experience working with school aged children is beneficial.
Licenses, Certification & Special Requirements
- Proof of valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
- TB clearance.
- Current First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
- Must be available for the entire Conejo Valley USD Outdoor School Program duration, January 18 to March 26, 2027.
Preferred
- Previous experience working with school aged children in camp settings.
- Wilderness First Responder Certification.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, botany, astronomy, hydrology, or outdoor recreation.
- Ability to play a musical instrument / sing or extensive storytelling experience.
Work Environment
Employees in this environment will be required to work in an outdoor
school setting consisting of cabin dwellings, large activity rooms, and
hilly terrain.
How to Apply
Please email your resume along with the names and contact information of
three professional references to
thoegeman@conejousd.org.
Contact: Tom Hoegeman, Conejo Valley Unified School
District, Outdoor School · Work: (805) 497-9511 x4248
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thoegeman@conejousd.org
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conejousd.org/schools/outdoor-school
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