Job Location:
Vida Verde Nature Education: San Gregorio, California. 3 miles to the beach, 6 miles to the redwoods!
About the Org
We are a small, tightly-knit, and exciting organization.
Our jobs are the BEST, and so are the people who work here!
Vida Verde has a long history of achieving remarkable results through high-quality programs delivered free of charge for 4th -6th grade students. Students interact in the outdoors with their peers and teachers, and they engage in activities meant to nurture positive interpersonal connections, instill a sense of belonging and connection to the natural world, and offer exposure to new and exciting environments and ideas. Vida Verde’s programs serve historically marginalized populations and are free for all participants and schools.
Position details:
The instructor position is well suited for folks with experience in outdoor education, classroom teaching and/or engaging and supporting low-income and students of color. We are looking for someone who wants to be challenged and work hard towards educational equity and who can handle a lot of responsibility and details. The position is best suited for a driven, positive and independent worker.
The Instructors deliver programming for our 3-day camps, which run every Tues-Thursday throughout the school year. The camps serve one classroom at a time, for 3 days and two nights. In addition, Instructors participate in camp caretaker tasks, weekly professional development workshops, and other organization activities.
Vida Verde’s programs serve historically marginalized populations and are free for all participants and schools. With equity as a cornerstone of Vida Verde’s mission, we intentionally and actively engage in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) work with an understanding and agreement that this work is critical in helping young people access high-quality, culturally relevant and inclusive nature education experiences that translate to positive outcomes in their traditional classrooms.
Vida Verde has a strong culture and values around supporting staff and providing fair pay, quality housing, and generous benefits. The well-being of our staff members is paramount. We encourage and provide funding for professional development opportunities, and help individuals to grow in their roles over time according to their interests and talents.
Compensation:
1st year rate is $20/hour INCLUDES: Housing, 6 meals/week, health and dental benefits, retirement contributions, pro deals, some community food from the farm and access to beautiful land and hot tub.
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Organization website link: www.Vveducation.org
Application due date: Priority Deadline is November 1st!
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