Job Location: Occidental CA

Nestled in the heart of the California Redwoods, Alliance Redwoods provides a magnificent 115-acre outdoor classroom for students to learn and grow.  We strive to transform students by developing deeper connections with themselves, other students, and nature through our quality classes, activities, and beautiful environment – not to mention our nearly 3,000 feet of ziplining!  We are currently hiring multiple Outdoor Education Instructors for the Fall & Spring Season, who are responsible for instructing 5th and 6th grade children through our Outdoor Education program.  These positions start out seasonal with the opportunity to move to full time.  On-Site Housing Available.

Description of Duties

• Instruct 5th and 6th grade children during the Fall and Spring in nature and ecology through six classes that involve animals, forest ecology, initiatives, streams and ponds
• Lead trips to the ocean and Armstrong Woods for off-site environmental instructing
• Participate in a large variety of evening activities including night hikes, games, and campfires
• Each instructor is empowered to develop new material for activities that support the concepts of the program
• On the job training and participation in workshops with other staff expand the teaching experience
• Facilitate the challenge course program (ropes course, climbing walls, lifeguarding, archery, canoeing/kayaking)
• Serve guests in Sonoma Canopy Tours. This includes guiding, driving, and checking guests in.
• Serve guests in the Front Office/Coffee Central area. This includes answering phones, computer data entry, gift store duties, and maintaining the highest levels of hospitality
• Training provided

$1280 bi-weekly salary pay

Outdoor Education Instructor Application

Alliance Redwoods Outdoor Education Website