Outdoor Education Instructor

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Job Title: Outdoor Education Instructor

Compensation: $620/week, 5% increase for those fluent in both English and Spanish

Housing: Yes

Exemption Status: Exempt

Dates of Employment: August 19, 2026 - May 21, 2027 or August 19, 2026 - October 16, 2026

Reporting to: Outdoor Education Manger; Director of Programs

Direct Reports: None

Position Summary:

Outdoor Education Program Instructors lead groups of up to 13 students through hands-on science curriculum, team building challenges, leadership development, and social-emotional learning experiences. This role blends teaching, facilitation, and outdoor leadership and requires creativity, adaptability, and a love for working with students in the outdoors.

Beyond instruction, Instructors play an essential role in programming by supporting meals, evening programs, and campus operations. Work is completed both independently and collaboratively with supervisors and fellow staff, with opportunities to grow as an educator, outdoor leader, and member of a close-knit community.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Supervision & Program Delivery

Independently manage and teach a group of up to 13 2nd–12th grade students
Fill out lesson plans and deliver appropriate environmental science curricula
Facilitate team building, leadership, and social-emotional learning activities
Create and maintain an inclusive learning environment for students with diverse backgrounds and learning abilities
Manage student safety by following all health, safety, and risk management procedures

Program Operations & Logistics

Run evening programs, meal set-up and clean-up, campus cleaning, and on-call responsibilities
Participate in staff meetings and trainings as assigned
Run camping-based programs in at State or National Parks