Lead Outdoor Program Instructor

Sierra Nevada Journeys is seeking a Lead Outdoor Program Instructor for a full-time, seasonal position in Portola, CA. The role involves managing and facilitating outdoor science education programs for fifth and sixth graders, overseeing staff, and ensuring a collaborative work environment. Instructors will lead hands-on activities and meals, focusing on environmental stewardship and critical thinking. The position runs from February to November 2023, with daily pay of $112 - $117.
Take on a lead role in the environmental science education industry at Sierra Nevada Journeys located in the Sierra Nevada mountains. We operate a residential camp for students and community groups.
- Location: Sierra Nevada Journeys Grizzly Creek Ranch, Portola, California- Full Time, Seasonal Position, February - November, 2023- $112 - $117 per day + addl. pay for certifications; includes off-site housing and work day meals
Lead Outdoor Program Instructor has many of the same duties as the Outdoor Program Instructors and also manages and facilitates excellent weekly programs while overseeing coordination of current programs and mentoring instructional staff. The Lead OPI will be responsible for day to day on site program preparation, coordination, and facilitation of activities, as well as helping to maintain a supportive and collaborative work environment with the Program Director, Education Director, Logistics Manager, Onsite Coordinator and Outdoor Program Instructors. The Lead OPI will report to and work in tandem with the Program Director and Education Director creating a shared responsibility of facilitating staff training and professional development days.
Instructors deliver residential, one-to-five-day outdoor science educational programs primarily serving fifth and sixth grades from regional elementary and middle schools. All of our lessons are hands-on science and collaborative problem solving-based with a focus on critical thinking, exploration, and environmental stewardship. Instructors are responsible for leading and educating a group of 12–15 students throughout their program, including facilitating large group activities, leading meals and working evening programs. All lessons are written according to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and we train our staff using University of California at Berkeley’s BEETLES (Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning & Expertise Sharing) teaching techniques and pedagogy. We are looking for Instructors that have experience teaching youth of color from communities of low income.
How to apply:
Find the detailed job description and instructions on how to apply at sierranevadajourneys.org/jobs.