North Carolina T.O.S.A. Assignments
Job Assignments
| Location | Assignment | Theme |
|---|
Greenville & New Bern
(2 assignments) | Environmental Management | The teacher will inventory all products and chemicals at the mill and ensure that MSDS (Material Data Sheets) are current and aligned with the DOLPHIN data base and update any hard and electronical copies. Review and ensure all chemicals/products have proper label information eliminating duplication. This will serve as the yearly review / audit of the chemical products at the mill. |
New Bern - Cool Springs
(2 assignments) | Water Quality, Reptile & Amphibian Monitoring | Teachers will collect water quality data across different water body types in different habitats; and also collect data on reptiles and amphibians as an ongoing continuation of a long term survey. Work will involve handling of reptiles and amphibians to take various measurements. This position will be based primarily outdoors in a rugged field environment. |
| New Bern | Production Forestry Research | The teacher will assist with field research focused on vegetation effects on wildlife abundance/presence. Work will include using Excel spreadsheets to manage data and experiencing other research projects related to forest management and wildlife. |
| Plymouth | Recycling | The teacher will conduct an audit of the solid waste at the lumber mill and help standardize the recycle program currently in place and search for improvement opportunities. |
How to Apply
The following materials constitute a complete application package:
- One-page resume or biographical sketch including:
- Your current contact information for you at home and school
- Letter of interest (1-page maximum) describing:
- Your experience and interest in designing your own classroom activities
- Your particular interest in the TOSA program and how you anticipate incorporating your summer experience into your classroom curriculum
- A letter of recommendation from your principal (sent directly to Weyerhaeuser at the address listed below) addressing:
- Your leadership skills
- How this experience might benefit your classroom and school
- How the principal would support you in this endeavor, including your participating in a follow-up curriculum sharing day during the next school year
- Your ability to organize and write lesson plans
Deadline
Application deadline is April 30, 2010.
Submit Application
Application materials should be submitted to:
Linda Holton, Weyerhaeuser TOSA
PO Box 1391
New Bern, NC 28562
Facsimile: 252-633-7426
E-mail: linda.holton@weyerhaeuser.com
Last updated March 15, 2010.
