Fall Program Instructor (seasonal)

North Cascades Institute • Diablo, WA

2d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports education programs at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) during the spring program season. This includes Mountain School, North Cascades Institute’s 5th grade overnight outdoor school program, as well as various weekend adult and family programs. Program Instructors deliver hands-on, nature-based education in the North Cascades ecosystem and support program operations while living and working in a remote mountain setting. A successful candidate may hail from a variety of professional backgrounds but loves teaching, being outdoors, and is inspired to work with children. Multiple positions are available. The dates of employment are September 8 - November 22, 2026. The position is based at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (ELC) on the shore of Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park.

Requirements

• Experience teaching or leading elementary and/or middle school youth
• Flexibility, strong judgment, and ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to live and work in a remote community
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification by start date, valid for full term of employment (training provided in February at the expense of the employee)
• Availability for evening and weekend work as needed
• Successful completion of a background check, which may include employment history, a national criminal background check, sex offender registry search, and a driving history check

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with teaching science concepts in outdoor settings
• Experience working with individuals from underrepresented communities
• Spanish language proficiency
• Knowledge of the North Cascades natural and cultural history

Responsibilities

• Lead trail groups on short hikes and deliver natural and cultural history lessons
• Supervise and support students in a residential setting, including mealtimes and evening activities
• Participate in training and follow organizational risk management protocols
• Support program logistics, facilities, and other team needs as assigned

Benefits

• Sick leave - accrued at the rate of .04615 per hour
• Vacation leave - accrued at the rate of .01925 per hour
• Paid holidays - 2 days estimated through November 22
• $110 per month health care stipend to be paid in the first pay period following completion of a 21-day probationary period
• Option to defer compensation as a pre-tax deferral in our retirement plan
• Ability to participate in Institute pro deals
• Housing available at $397.28/month including utilities (private rooms) or $198.64/month (shared rooms)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed