Summer Job Announcement!  
02/27/2013 12:01:45 Sheela Shankar
Hello CREEC Community,

Please pass along the attached "Camp Assistant Leader" job
announcement (also pasted below) to anyone you think may be
interested- thank you!

(And apologies for cross-postings.)

Sheela Shankar
Associate Director
KIDS for the BAY
www.kidsforthebay.org
www.facebook.com/KIDSfortheBAY
(510) 985-1602


?CAMP ASSISTANT LEADER? JOB ANNOUNCEMENT for KIDS for the BAY's 2013
Summer Camp Program!


Position Title: Camp Assistant Leader
Dates of Position: June 17 ? June 28, 2013 and July 8 ? August 16,
2013 (Monday-Friday) (PLUS some additional training and orientation
hours during the week of June 10-14)
Position Hours: 40-45 hours per week between 9am and 5pm
Compensation: $9/hour


WHO IS KIDS for the BAY?
KIDS for the BAY (KftB) inspires environmental consciousness in
children and cultivates a love of learning. We connect children to
nature and turn children on to science through hands-on investigations
of our natural world. KftB?s programs also empower children to take
action to help solve environmental problems in their communities. To
learn more about our mission and our award-winning programs, please
visit our website at www.kidsforthebay.org .

KIDS for the BAY SUMMER CAMP OVERVIEW
KftB is in its thirteenth year of delivering a fun-filled summer of
hands-on science and nature exploration in the outdoors, studying the
environment of the San Francisco Bay Area through thoughtful
investigation and scientific adventure.

Our camp sessions are one week long (Monday-Friday) between the hours
of 9am and 4pm and take place at various natural habitats around the
Berkeley area, including Lake Anza, Jewel Lake, Strawberry Creek, and
the Berkeley Marina. Some sessions of camp include field trips to
nature-themed sites in San Francisco, Marin, and the East Bay;
transportation to these sites is provided by KIDS for the BAY.

KIDS for the BAY offers camp sessions for two different age groups:
5-8 year olds and 8-11 year olds. Our 5-8 year old camp themes are
?Aquatic Science Adventures?, ?Wonderful World of Plants?, and
?Animals, Animals, Everywhere!?. Our new 8-11 year old camp is ?KIDS
for the BAY Explorers?. Each week of camp is led and managed by a
combination of Camp Leaders, Camp Assistant Leaders, and Camp Interns.
Our camper-to-staff ratio is low, ensuring an enriching, safe, and
positive camp experience for everyone. KftB also runs an after-care
program, Nature Club, from 4-5pm.

BE A CAMP ASSISTANT LEADER WITH KIDS for the BAY!
Help make KIDS for the BAY?s Summer Camp an exciting and enriching
experience for 5-11 year olds! The Camp Assistant Leader (CAL) will
work side by side with Camp Leaders and Camp Interns each week of
camp. The CAL will lead or assist Camp Leaders in leading hands-on
science and nature activities each day of camp, and manage and ensure
the safety of all campers. During the camp sessions, all work will
take place at our outdoor camp sites (mostly in the Berkeley area);
the CAL will also complete some orientation and training work at the
KftB office in Berkeley during the week of June 10 - 14. Camp Leaders
are year-round, professional KftB staff members; CALs and Camp Interns
are hired seasonally to assist our Summer Camp Program.

What will the Camp Assistant Leader gain from working with KIDS for the BAY?
The CAL will gain invaluable experience working with children,
teaching in the outdoors, implementing best practices in environmental
education, and coordinating and managing a camp program. This position
is an excellent career development opportunity for anyone seeking to
gain experience in teaching, education, working with youth, and
outdoor and environmental education.

KIDS for the BAY is an award-winning, 21 year old non-profit
organization specializing in environmental and science education. All
Camp Leaders are professional, year-round KftB staff who teach our
programs and train classroom teachers in environmental science during
the school year. The CAL will receive guidance, support, and
direction from the Summer Camp Program Manager throughout the summer,
and will receive support, direction, and hands-on training from Camp
Leaders on a day-to-day basis during each week of camp.

CAMP ASSISTANT LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES
? Learn the various camp activities by reading camp curricula, meeting
with Camp Leaders, and receiving hands-on training during camp sessions
? Lead and assist Camp Leaders in leading hands-on nature, art,
science, and play activities each week of camp
? Supervise campers during snack, lunch, and free play times
? Assist Camp Leaders with the management of activities, materials,
and equipment each day of camp
? Maintain a safe, respectful, positive camp environment, while
attending to the individual needs of the campers
? Maintain positive, upbeat, and professional communication with camp
parents/families at all times
? Provide guidance, leadership, and support to Camp Intern(s)
? Participate in end-of-camp evaluation
? Contribute to the Camp Log to record daily highlights, camper
quotes, and constructive feedback on activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
? Completion of at least two years of an undergraduate degree,
preferably in education, environmental studies, science, or a related
field
? At least one year of experience teaching environmental, science,
and/or outdoor education to elementary school aged youth
? Desire and ability to work in the outdoors with youth
? Ability to walk and hike along trails while carrying light equipment
? Commitment to KIDS for the BAY?s mission and to multicultural
environmental education
? Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
? Ability and desire to be a positive role model to campers and Camp Intern
? Willingness to take and follow direction from the Summer Camp
Manager and the Camp Leaders
? Ability to interact and communicate with camp parents/families in a
positive, upbeat manner
? Open to learning from and working with a team of camp staff
? Confidence and ability to take initiative and take the lead, even in
unfamiliar situations
? Upbeat, positive, mature attitude and respectful communication approach
? Valid CPR/First Aid certification (KftB will reimburse for training costs)
? Available between the hours of 9am ? 5pm Monday ? Friday from June
17 ? June 28, 2013 and July 8 ? August 16, 2013 (Monday-Friday), plus
some additional training and orientation hours during the week of June
10-14, 2013

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
? Knowledge of local creek, bay, and marine habitats and ecology
? Experience working in a youth camp setting
? A reliable car to travel to/from various camp sites
? Any musical ability or other relevant talents (e.g. storytelling,
arts and crafts) to contribute to the camp is a plus

POSITION TERMS
The Camp Assistant Leader will be a temporary employee of KftB/Earth
Island Institute (KftB?s fiscal sponsor), with employment beginning on
June 10, 2013 and ending on August 16, 2013. The CAL will be paid
$9/hour and will submit timesheets to receive paychecks every two
weeks. The position does not include any health benefits or paid
vacation time, but does include worker?s compensation and state
disability insurance coverage.

Upon being offered the CAL position, the candidate will be required to
complete a background check through the State of California Department
of Justice. KftB reserves the right to revoke the position offer due
to the results of the background check. All information obtained from
the background check is for hiring purposes only and remains
confidential.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Apply early, interviews will
be held as applications are received.

** Your application package must include the following:
? a cover letter and your resume
? 2 letters of recommendation
? a list of 3 references with relationship to you and current contact
information (email and phone number)

To apply, send your application package to the address below. No
e-mails or faxes please.

KIDS for the BAY
Attn: Sheela Shankar, Associate Director
1771 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703

KIDS for the BAY values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Action for Nature Eco-Award  
01/24/2013 17:56:08 Susan Silber

 Calling current and aspiring informal educators! Now hiring summer instructors.
12/20/2012 10:06:20 Shauna Graham
Galileo Learning is looking for current and aspiring educators to teach cutting-edge team-building and outdoors curriculum this summer. As an Outdoors Instructor, lead campers through low ropes type activities and team-building games, teaching the fundamentals of cooperation and communication.

Lead Instructors are pivotal to the summer experience of Galileo campers, providing instruction and inspiration, fostering the type of learning environment which allows kids to explore and develop vision, courage, collaboration, determination, and reflection. We provide an outstanding curriculum and all materials, giving you the freedom to tailor your classroom’s look and feel, and to focus on bringing learning to life!

What is Galileo?
Galileo Learning, now in our 12th year, is an innovation-focused education company which runs four summer programs at over 35 sites throughout the Bay Area. Our mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world, and we reach this mission through our unique pedagogy, the Galileo Innovation Approach. We nurture creativity, curiosity and expression in campers, and believe in giving staff the opportunity to contribute their strengths toward the success of a program and company invested in their personal and professional growth.

Why Work at a Galileo Camp This Summer?
Galileo is a summer job, but it is also a community, a career path, an educational movement, and inspiration to create positive change in the world through the work we choose. You’ll learn, laugh and build every moment of camp: set goals, then achieve them; receive thoughtful feedback about your work; make lasting friendships; and sing, dance and play every day.

We were recently named one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by the SF Business Times for the third year running, and over 97% of our summer staff said they would recommend working for us. Learn more about what makes a summer at Galileo unforgettable.

Apply online at: http://www.galileo-learning.com/work-at-galileo All applications received by December 31st, 2012 will be considered in our early decision pool.

Project Wet Workshop for Teachers in Napa Jan  
12/14/2012 09:33:34 Laura Powell
Attached is a flyer for our re-scheduled Project WET workshop, now set for
January 29 & 31, 2013. Can you please put this out through your network?
Thanks!

Incredible summer camp job opportunities for current and aspiring educators
11/29/2012 09:59:49 Shauna Graham
GALILEO LEARNING BEGINS HIRING SUMMER STAFF ON DECEMBER 10TH!
This summer, over 1,000 amazing staff will work at Galileo programs, spanning 35+ day camp sites throughout the Bay Area. These staff will work hard, play hard, grow, inspire, laugh, solve, and create. And, they will have a direct impact on the campers who attend the over 30,000 weeks of camp Galileo expects to provide in 2013.

We’ve got a place for everyone:
- College students who want to work directly with kids, or who see themselves as future educators
- Current and aspiring formal and informal educators ready to bring Galileo’s curriculum and pedagogy to life
- Artists, scientists, team-builders, tinkerers and technology buffs, who want to share their subject-matter enthusiasm with kids
- Leaders and supervisors who want to help run a camp location, and lead a team to an unbelievably successful summer
- Anyone passionate about innovation education, ready to work hard at something they believe in, with a team of other talented people committed to the same mission: to develop innovators who envision and create a better world

We’re looking for summer staff NOW. Finding 1,000 of the Bay Area’s best and brightest is no small feat, and we like to get an early start. Applying in December for one of our competitive summer positions increases the likelihood of your working with us this summer. So, the holidays are the perfect time to take a few minutes to review positions, and the perfect time to spend about 30 minutes applying.

To apply on December 10th, complete an online application here: http://www.galileo-learning.com/work-at-galileo

Fwd: [CLN Members] NGSS Announcement
11/28/2012 11:36:13 Lori Mann


Begin forwarded message:

> The following announcement just came forward from Achieve Inc. For more information go to http://www.nextgenscience.org/
>
>
> NGSS Announcement
>
> The release of the second and final public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is set for the first week in January. In recognition of the hectic schedules in December and the approaching holidays, the NGSS staff wanted to ensure all educators, stakeholders and the public had appropriate access to the draft. We fully encourage all interested parties to review the draft as individuals or in groups and provide feedback to the Lead States and writers.
>

Please share this with your teacher networks  
11/21/2012 15:12:59 Laura Powell

2013 Teacher Institute ³Best Practices of Environmental Education and
Stewardship²

The California Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with Santa
Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE), invites Northern California
educators (Regions 1-6), who teach students of grades 4-12, to participate
in an engaging Three-Saturday Teacher Institute [January 26th; March 30th;
May 18th] utilizing Inquiry-Focused pedagogy to maximize collaborative
learning in environmental education and place-based stewardship. Primary
fund support for the Institute comes from the Saxton Family Foundation and
the state Department of Water Resources. The Institute will be held at
SCCOE Conference Center, 1290 Ridder Park Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95131-2304.

Featuring:

Ø High-quality environmental education (EE) activities and active
participation in lessons correlated to California¹s content standards, using
nationally acclaimed, research-based EE programs: Project WILD, Project
Learning Tree, and Project WET


Ø Best Practices in pedagogy and assessment taught by a veteran Regional
Director from WestEd¹s highly respected K-12 Alliance


Ø Best practices in environmental stewardship taught by experts from
National Geographic and the Santa Clara Valley Water District


Ø Up-to-date information from scientists on environmental ³hot² topics such
as water conservation, renewable energy, wildlife management, and habitat
restoration

Ø Professional follow-up help provided throughout the Institute, free of
charge, from your regional CREEC Network Coordinator to identify high
quality EE resources and coaching on your class environmental stewardship
project


Ø Lunches, snacks, and refreshments provided at no cost


Ø Three (3) Continuing Education Units available from a local university


Ø $300 stipend check sent to you after completing the institute objectives

If interested, please go to www.caeefoundation.org
, complete the one page Application and
Letter of Commitment by Dec 21st. Please email your Application and Letter
of Commitment to:
Re: CEEF Teacher Institute Jhun Madriaga, Institute Registrar
Re: CEEF Teacher Institute
Email address: jhun_madriaga@sccoe.org
Phone: 408-453-4318
You will be notified by December 30, 2012 of your acceptance

Job Announcement: NatureBridge Education Manager at Golden Gate Campus  
11/16/2012 21:29:01 Beverly Cherner
NatureBridge is hiring for the position of Education Manager at our campus in the Marin Headlands of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (formerly Headlands Institute). The job announcement and application instructions are attached, and can also be found on our website: https://www.naturebridge.org/education-manager

Re: Finding new discussion solutions and the end of EdGateway  
11/01/2012 21:43:35 Susan Silber
Hi everyone - I still think the CREEC Network is very valuable! I'm
wondering if we could put everyone on the CREEC Network on a Google Groups
-- seems doable to me. If anyone has other ideas or thoughts please share
them. I would hate to lose this wonderful EE resource!
Susan Silber

On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM, Michelle Kirk wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> I am writing to you because you are an EdGateway Discussion Manager of a
> discussion that has had activity within the last year and I am familiar
> with your networks and want to reach out and update you on the future of
> EdGateway and potential next steps. EdGateway was developed in 1997 as a
> platform for education and nonprofit communities to share and collaborate
> online. At the time, this was an innovative experiment to enable new
> communication methods to a wide range of educators and education leaders.
> We hope you share our belief that this has been a successful endeavor.
>
> Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. The system on which
> the platform runs has reached the end of its lifecycle and needs to be
> retired. As an EdGateway discussion manager, we wanted to inform you that
> this service will be discontinued. As of January 1, 2013, the EdGateway
> discussions service will be no longer be supported or maintained. A short
> time thereafter, the service will be taken offline and shut down.
>
> If you wish to continue your online discussion group, there are a number
> of alternatives. Below is a short list. A web search for "email discussion
> group" will turn up others. I would recommend copying and pasting your
> member list into a spreadsheet by going to List Members on your discussion
> on www.edgateway.net.
>
> Alternative email discussion hosts:
> groups.google.com
> groups.yahoo.com
> freelists.org
>
> I also received an email from Discussion Square this morning, which also
> looks like a viable option for generating discussions. The email is pasted
> in below.
>
> These are the EE discussions that had activity this last year.
> Golden State EE Consortium
> GSEEC Leadership
> Bay Area CREEC EE Network
> East Bay EE Network
> CA Environmental Literacy Plan Leadership Team
> California Environmental Education Foundation
>
> Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can help with the
> transition.
>
> Best regards,
> Michelle Kirk
> WestEd
> 415.615.3146
>
>
> -------- WELCOME TO DISCUSSION SQUARE
> ----------------------------------------
>
>
>
> Discussion Square has set up a discussion board for Environmental Educators
> here:
>
>
>
> http://discussionsquare.com/boards/ed-ee
>
>
>
> Some of the benefits of using a discussion board to trade information
> include:
>
>
>
> - It's a great way for you to trade information about your profession or
> field.
>
>
>
> - It's a great way for large (1000's) as well as small groups like
> committees (10's) to trade information and work together toward common
> goals
> or for sharing information.
>
>
>
> - Professionals in your field will find you because, if you have a public
> or
> semi-private board, Google will pick up the discussion so that people
> searching for topics found in your discussion will find your discussion
> board.
>
>
>
> dSquare offers public, private, and semi-private discussion boards.
> dSquare
> fills a gap not covered well by Facebook, Google+ or LinkedIn in regards to
> providing high quality community discussion tools to the public that can be
> used in both public and private modes.
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> http://discussionsquare.com/
>
>
>
>
>


--
Susan Silber, Consultant

Project Coordinator, Green Star Schools Program
Green Schools Initiative

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Executive Director, Buy Local Berkeley

Botanical Garden Tours Social for Educators, TUESDAY, Oct. 23
10/17/2012 18:19:26 Christine Manoux

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/*Teachers, Principals, Educators you are invited to the first annual */

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*Garden Tours Social** | 2012*

**Tuesday, October 23**
**4:30-6:00 p.m.**

**
*Join us for our Garden Tours Social, an after-hours event in the Garden!*

* Learn about UCBG docent-led tours and in-class programs, as well as
teacher professional development opportunities.

* Explore the exhibit "Foods of the Americas" open from October 10-24, 2012.

* Interact with tour materials, such California Indian 'artifacts' made
from plants, and meet with knowledgeable docents.

* Discover the Garden in golden light during this special after-hours event.

* Enjoy tasty refreshments and connect with other nature-minded teachers
and educators.

**

***Admission is FREE.*

Bring change for parking or take the UC Berkeley Hill Shuttle.
Directions are on our website here
.

Bring fellow educators for this fun evening in the Berkeley hills!

Please RSVP to gracew@berkeley.edu or (510)
643-7265.

PLUS: Come early and join our docent-led Butterfly Walk

at 3pm! Register in advance by calling (510) 643-2755.

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Christine Manoux
Education Coordinator

Grace Pegan Weltner
Volunteer & Tour Coordinator
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