Outdoor Education Instructor

Keystone Science School • Keystone, CO

2d • $620 - $620 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Interest in, respect for, and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Adaptability, creativity, and flexibility while managing children in dynamic environments
• Practiced behavior management of grades 2nd-12th
• Strong work ethic and motivation to contribute positively to the KSS community
• Commitment to upholding all KSS policies and procedures
• Ability to learn how to use Google Suite and Slack
• Minimum of 2 months experience of full-time, or equivalent, working with youth, preferably in an outdoor setting
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certifications; WFR preferred
• Must be 20 years of age or older with a minimum of 4 years driving experience, a valid driver’s license, and an excellent driving record
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
• Able to work a majority of the time outside at high altitude in varying conditions including uneven and slick terrain and unpredictable weather and situations
• Physically able to assist participants with recreation equipment during activities
• Able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. with assistance
• Dexterity, auditory and visual acuity to operate computers and phones or mobile devices
• Auditory and visual acuity to interact with teachers, chaperones, students, and other clients on a daily basis

Nice To Haves

• Interest in honing communication around delivering and receiving feedback
• Teach science and teambuilders in both Spanish and English
• Experience facilitating overnight camping trips
• Bachelor’s degree / Associate’s degree / 6 months of college-equivalent coursework

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Free meals and housing
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits after four months of employment
• Eligibility for a 401K after 1,000 hours worked annually
• Sick time, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) are offered
• Discounts to outdoor retailers and discounted ski pass opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree