Greetings,
I hope this email finds you well. I have sent this to several Evergreen faculty with whom I have connections. I am looking for a few fantastic interns to join our teaching team at Environmental Connections Outdoor School. I would be very grateful if you could forward this message on to any students (current or former) who may be interested in working with the school. Feel free to also forward it onto any other faculty who may know of interested students.
Thank you so much!
Internship Opportunities at Environmental Connections Outdoor School:
Do you love the outdoors? Are you interested in working with children? Come join our teaching team at Environmental Connections Outdoor School. We are currently seeking interns for Spring and Summer programs!
Internship Description:
Environmental Connections Outdoor School is seeking teaching interns for spring and/or summer programs. Teaching interns will have opportunities to develop their instructional skills, practice lesson and curriculum planning, and gain experience in the field of environmental education and multiage teaching. Interns will be included in a weekly planning and training session, as well as at least one of our weekly programs. Interns can be a part of a learning community in which the following disciplines and methods are employed: anti-oppression framework, non-violent communication, multiage-community based education, 8 shields mentoring techniques, and much more! Interns will be given priority for hiring of our summer and fall programs. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in education.
Internship Requirements: (Spring)
• Be able to attend weekly planning and training sessions, occurring every Monday from 12:00-5:00
• Be able to work at least one day per week (Tuesday-Friday), and priority will be given to those who can work for all four programs.
• Plan their own lessons, and try them out with our students. Interns will be highly encouraged to reflect on their lesson plans in order to develop their skills.
• Maintain consistent attendance, and arrive in a timely manner for all programs.
• Show enthusiasm and a hard-working attitude while at programs. Engage warmly in professional communications with students and parents.
Internship Requirements: (Summer)
• Be able to attend summer camp training. Occurring the first three weekends of June. (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00-3:00)
• Be able to work at least one full week of summer camp. Priority will be given to those who can work all ten weeks in a row.
• Plan lessons and activities for summer camp participants. Guidance and resources will be given during camp trainings.
• Maintain consistent attendance, and arrive in a timely manner for all programs.
• Show enthusiasm and a hard-working attitude while at programs. Engage warmly in professional communications with students and parents.
Evergreen Students:
We can offer a few things to Evergreen students. In addition to serving as field supervisors for internship or independent learning contracts, we can offer book recommendations, and suggest professional development assignments to supplement your internship learning.
Reflections From a Former Intern:
“At ECOS, I am blessed with the wonderful opportunity to actively engage in a multi-age, community based, nature immersion experience at Burfoot Park. As a volunteer, I participate as a model for the children by assisting and taking part in creative play, scientific/nature inquiry, singing, art projects, and integrative learning activities. I am able to learn and observe the incredibly inclusive group dynamics that occur in a [largely] children-led atmosphere. It has been great to be in an environment where it’s possible to integrate nature, art, and mindfulness successfully into childhood education! In the time I’ve spent with Brooke and with ECOS, I have had such a beautiful experience laughing and learning to the tune of the bird songs.”
~Arianne Curtis
Brooke Ahlegian
Environmental Connections Outdoor School
Founder and Director
425-533-3354 (personal)
360-561-3759 (work)
Ecos.info@me.com