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EMPLOYMENT Updated: April 30 , 2008 Current Positions at The Cape Eleuthera Island School The Island School Deep Creek Middle School
Cape Eleuthera Institute Cape Systems Limited
Cape Eleuthera Island School Operations The Cape Eleuthera Foundation supports four exceptional programs on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. The success of our programs depend on the energy and expertise of the people we bring together. A team of educators working toward common goals for the benefit of the larger community is the focus of our search for applicants. As a member of our community, you will experience the day to day challenges of living on an island while also discovering the rewards of working with young people and other educators who share similar dedication to academics, the environment, and the local culture. Compensation is based on experience. Please follow these links to learn more about The Island School, the Deep Creek Middle School, the Cape Eleuthera Institute and Cape Systems Limited. Operations cover a wide range of support services including dining services, office support and administration, facilities and information technology. We welcome general applications and resumes and regret that we cannot respond to all applicants on an individual basis. Please submit cover letters and resumes to: unless a particular contact has been specified. Please include your last name and the position you are interested in in the subject heading. The Island School is an independent academic program in The Bahamas for high school sophomores or juniors initially founded by The Lawrenceville School in 1999. The 14-week academic course of study includes honors classes in science, field research, history, math, art, and English literature, as well as physical/outdoor education and a weekly community service component. In order to make each of The Island School semesters successful, we look for educators with high energy, organization and improvisation skills, a willingness to stretch beyond traditional job descriptions, and the ability to take care of themselves in an island environment lacking the traditional "big city" comforts. Our teachers juggle many different responsibilities beyond the academics to include morning exercise, chores along with the students, and evening and weekend duties. We encourage you to apply if you are an experienced teacher of ecology or environmental science, mathematics, environmental art, English literature, or history. Medical training, experience in SCUBA instruction and/or kayaking, and outdoor leadership skills are beneficial. We seek educators who can execute tasks related to the general operation of a remote campus setting: facilities maintenance, gear maintenance, special event support, office support, and general administration. The hiring process begins in the spring and appointments are usually made by June. Below is a listing of the regular teaching positions at The Island School. Compensation is dependent on experience and may include housing, health plan, and a travel stipend. Elements of Ecology and Research Humanities Courses
Applicants should feel inspired to teach this innovative experiential course and be willing to participate in the other responsibilities required to maintain this dynamic community and program. Mathematics Environmental Art
Teaching at the Deep Creek Middle School The Deep Creek Middle School prepares a group of about 40 Bahamian students in grades 7-9 for the Bahamas Junior Certificate Examination offered by the Bahamas Ministry of Education. The students thrive when supported with their individual skill building on academic, life-skill, and interpersonal fronts. Parents choose the DCMS over local public schools because there is a lower student to faculty ratio, the method of instruction is innovative, and there is more individual attention. Students work in small classes and travel into the environment to learn about the history and geology of the island. School is open five days a week from 8:30am until 3:30 pm. The DCMS facility also serves as a public library and community resource center after school and on weekends. Teachers offer classes in reading and computer skills to youngsters and health, computer skills, and other topics of interest to adults. DCMS accepts resumes from educators with background to teach Mathematics, English, Basic Spanish, Social Studies, Religion, and General Science. Teachers from The Bahamas and from abroad are welcome to apply. The mission of the Cape Eleuthera Institute is to build relationships, provide resources, conduct research, and develop sustainable industries in South Eleuthera, The Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Through partnerships and information sharing, we are creating models of resource management and development that enhances learning, conservation, and economic prosperity.
Duties: The shark research intern will gain a wealth of research and work experience, working under the shark program manager. Field work will include assisting in the deployment and recovery of remote baited underwater video surveys, scientific long-line shark surveys and maintenance of an ultrasonic acoustic array. Lab work will include tape analysis and data entry, and the intern will carry out maintenance of field equipment. Interns will also assist in the field or lab on other research programs, such as flats ecology research, which fall under the Cape Eleuthera Institute. Qualifications: Applicants should have or be completing an undergraduate degree in a marine related field or have marine research field experience. This position requires long hours of physical work in the sun – applicants must be in strong physical condition, and feel comfortable working on boats in all sea conditions. Application: Please send a cover letter, three professional references, and curriculum vitae (CV) by email to: eddbrooks@ceibahamas.org or Edd Brooks, Research Associate, The Cape Eleuthera Institute, 498 SW 34th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315. Tel. 609 94 0710. Available internships: August 1st – December 1st 2008
Duties: The permaculture systems intern will work primarily in our orchard, plant nursery, garden, or aquaponics system helping propagate and transplant fruit trees and vegetables, manage pests, sow seeds, and gain further knowledge in sustainable, low-input agricultural systems. Opportunities exist to work on current Institute research projects, gathering data, recording results, and documenting methodologies. You can expand your farm management knowledge, develop permaculture design skills, and work in your particular area of interest. Qualifications: Applicants must have completed course work or have acquired practical experience in horticulture, landscape design or related field. They must be competent in the use of agriculture equipment, have an interest in plants, trees, and livestock, and the ability to work independently. This position requires long hours in the sun and sometimes hot weather – applicants must be in strong physical condition. Application: Please send a cover letter, three professional references, and curriculum vitae (CV) by email to: colleenobrien@ceibahamas.org or Colleen O'Brien, Agricutlural Systems Manager, The Cape Eleuthera Institute, 498 SW 34th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315. Tel. 609 94 0710. Available internships: August 1st – December 1st 2008, January 15th – May 15th 2009
Duties: The wet lab and aquaculture intern will gain a wealth of research and work experience, working under the aquaculture and wet lab manager to maintain cobia (Rachycentron canadum), bonefish (Albula spp.), and tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) stocks in our 1600m2 wet lab. Interns will be responsible for daily feeding, monitoring, and maintenance within the flow-through seawater system, and involved in setting up any new facilities. Interns will also assist in the field or lab on other research programs, such as flats ecology and shark research, which fall under the Cape Eleuthera Institute. Qualifications: Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in an aquatic related field, and knowledge of aquaculture systems a bonus, and the ability to work independently. SCUBA experience will be necessary to help in the maintenance of the offshore aquaculture cage and fish stock. This position requires long hours of manual work in hot weather – applicants must be in strong physical condition. Application: Please send a cover letter, three professional references, and curriculum vitae (CV) by email to: annabelleoronti@ceibahamas.org or Annabelle Oronti, Research Manager, The Cape Eleuthera Institute, 498 SW 34th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315. Tel. 609 94 0710. Available internships: June 1st – August 1st 2008, January 15th – May 15th 2009
Cape Systems' mission is to develop and implement profitable models of sustainable development, particularly in the areas of renewable energy and biofuels that prioritize local ownership, environmental stewardship, and bottom-line results. We work with governments, businesses, universities, and communities on projects and policies focused on making sustainable development a profitable reality. Cape Systems is located on the beautiful island of Eleuthera, in the Bahamas. We believe that development is an economic and social necessity that need not be harmful to the environments and communities in which it takes place. We focus on the triple bottom line of economics, environment and people and we believe that what is best for one category is also best for the rest. We are a team of business-minded ecologists, designers and educators committed to creating real results -- not just ideas. At Cape Eleuthera, everyone is an educator. While many members of the community focus primarily on facilitating the daily operations of our site, everyone is still involved in the community and student life. Technology and Web Design Specialist This full time Eleuthera-based position involves: Knowledge in basic networking (TCP/IP configurations), basic network troubleshooting. Lotus Notes is a must. Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@islandschool.org.
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