Summary: O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO) is seeking a Bilingual Marine Science Instructor with excellent outdoor teaching skills, a strong background in experiential education, and a passion for connecting multilingual learners and underserved youth to the ocean. This individual is a flexible team player who is patient, personable, has a great rapport with kids, and understands the significance of adhering to safety protocols. The Marine Science Instructor will work with fellow instructors, Skippers, the Program Manager, and other OSO staff to deliver programming to 4th through 6th-grade and special needs students on the water and in the classroom.
About O’Neill Sea Odyssey: OSO is a local ocean education nonprofit 501(c)3 based in the Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz, California. O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s mission is to provide a hands-on educational experience to encourage the protection and preservation of our living seas and communities. OSO primarily serves underserved 4th through 6th-graders and special needs students on board the Team O’Neill Catamaran, and shoreside at the Jack O’Neill and Harry Hind Education Center in the Santa Cruz Harbor. Students are taught marine science concepts and ocean stewardship ethics that align with state and federal education standards. The program is free-of-charge and each class completes a Student Action Project to contribute to the flourishing of their home watershed. For many students, this is their first experience being out on the water.
At OSO, we value a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and volunteers, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feel valued and respected. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.