Outdoor Education Instructor

Job Title: Outdoor Education Program Instructor

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

Housing: Yes

Dates of Employment: April 20, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Reporting to: Outdoor Education Program 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 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 K–12 students
• Review lesson plans and deliver appropriate environmental education 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

• Prepare materials and execute lesson plans for each program
• Support evening programs, meal set-up and clean-up, campus cleaning, and on-call responsibilities
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as assigned
• Assist with off-site and camping-based programs, including 3–5 day trips at locations around Colorado