09-Dec-16 12:01 AM
URL: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/
Affiliation: non-MATE
Company / Organization: SUNY Maritime College
City: Throggs Neck, New York
Duration: mid-May to mid-June
Description:

Apply your knowledge and passion for Marine Science Education as an integral part of SUNY Maritime's Adventure Camp for students in 5th-9th grade. For nearly a decade, this summer camp has ignited middle school students' interest in science and aquatic activities including sailing, power boating, swimming and kayaking. SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx) New York, is looking for responsible, mature, motivated, fun- loving interns that will develop, test, implement and evaluate a hands-on marine environmental science curriculum and lesson plans for its three two-week sessions of Maritime Adventure Camp (total of six weeks of camp). Position is from late May through August 8/9. Candidates given preference based on core studies at SUNY Maritime College in Marine Environmental Science curriculum relevant to internship.

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

• Using available and acquirable resources, develop marine science curriculum and lesson plans connected to New York City/State Board of Education Standards for 5th-9th grade students to be implemented  with campers participating in two-week long Maritime Adventure Camps.
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans prior to camp, in May through mid-June.
• Prepare and teach daily, classroom and hands-on marine science lessons for students in Maritime Adventure Camp June 19 - August 4.
• Ensure a safe, fun learning environment for 5th-9th grade students during science activities, at lunch or during other camp activities (i.e. swimming).
• Evaluate and adjust curriculum and lesson plans as needed.
• Acquire, prepare, maintain and properly clean and stow in good working order all equipment used in program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Waterfront Director

 Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in marine environmental science/marine biology/environmental education or a related field; or equivalent training and knowledge, preferably with teaching experience.
• Passion for sharing your love of the marine environment and aquatic activities with children.
• Fun-loving, sense of adventure.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team player.
• For Maritime students,2.5 GPA minimum and good regimental or civilian standing on campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in camp, nature or marine education center setting or with children
• Experience with US Sailing REACH Curriculum or other STEM programs
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Experience Fishing
• Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
• Water Safety Instructor Certification
• US Sailing Level 1 or Basic Keelboat Certification
• US POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling Certification
• PADI or NAUI SCUBA Certification
   

 Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits:

• $3,000 stipend for summer
• Possible dorm room housing available
• May qualify for SUNY Maritime College Environmental Science Internship (ES 505 - 3 credits) upon approval of Science Department
• Flexible hours mid-May-until camp starts in last week of June
• No weekends or evening hours

Employment Dates:

• Preparation time from mid-May to mid-June
• Weekly day camp sessions will occur June 19th- August 4th

Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)

Line #: Various

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three references and contact information

Point of Contact: Rob Crafa