School Year Instructor

The instructor position is well suited for folks with experience in outdoor education, classroom teaching and/or engaging and supporting low-income and students of color.

We are looking for someone who wants to be challenged and work hard towards educational equity and who can handle a lot of responsibility and details. The position is best suited for a driven, positive and independent worker.

Compensation

• Pay is $20/hour (plus housing) for those holding (CDL) Commercial Drivers License (38-45 hours/week, approx. $800/week).[Pay is $15/hour (plus housing) until you get your CDL (38-45 hours/week, approx. $600/week).]
• Housing provided, a large private bedroom in a three-bedroom staff house or yurt. (Closet, storage space, washer/dryer, shared living room/kitchen/bathrooms.) Access to community hot tub, trail, creek. Secluded rural setting.
• $200 monthly contribution towards group Health, Dental & Vision insurance.
• Full-time staff at Vida Verde are eligible for retirement benefits (Vida Verde matches up to 5% of your salary) after nine months of employment. Vida Verde’s contributions are applied retroactively upon completion of nine months of work, and are vested over a five-year period.
• Pro Deals (deep discounts on products from: Smartwool, Patagonia, Chaco, and others)
• Paid Instructor and Caretaker Training (6-7 days)