We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic individuals to provide the very best outdoor education experience to the students of Colorado! Located between Denver and Colorado Springs and with the Rampart Range of the Rockies as your setting, you will have the opportunity to lead 5th & 6th grade students in an expansive range of engaging curriculum and activities, mentor our High School Leads to become strong leaders, and grow professionally and personally in a dynamic working environment. We are looking for the best of the best to deliver academic content in a memorable fashion, positively lead young people, bring new ideas to continue developing the program, and be a part of a community that fosters growth. If this sounds appealing to you, then the mountains are calling…

The essential duties and responsibilities of a Program Instructor include, but are not limited to:

• Provide a fun and safe environment for all students and clients.
• Teach activity groups of 12 - 15 students in an outdoor classroom setting.
• Deliver a variety of 90-minute daytime lesson plans, and 75-minute evening activities that cover various topics such as Science, Outdoor Education, Team Building, and Leadership.
• Instructors are trained in all class modules (outdoor education, science, team building & leadership), and will receive site specific training similar to a Level 1 ACCT standard in order to help run our challenge courses.
• Provide overnight student supervision for one session during the week. Monday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Friday.
• Daily set-up and takedown of classrooms and activities. Provide a clean slate, and organized classroom/teaching space for following instructors.
• Provide support and student supervision during meal times.
• Instructors are responsible for managing broader behavioral issues & addressing homesickness with students, and coordinating with High School student volunteers while the program is in session.
• Provide mentorship to High School student volunteers

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of related experience.
• CPR and First Aid Certified (First aid certification will be provided during the training for those who are not already certified.)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Ability to work with and supervise school age students in an outdoor classroom environment & enjoy working with young people!
• Enjoy sharing their passion for the outdoors and personal growth with others!

Perks:

• Paid staff training
• On-site housing accommodations
• Meals provided during programming
• Free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to build on technical and interpersonal skills to continue development in the experiential education field
• Pro deals and teacher discounts available

Salary: $130/day In-Cabin rate, $100/day Out-of-Cabin rate; Paid monthly on the 20th.

In-cabin 2 nights per week on average