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About AstroCamp
AstroCamp is California’s premier outdoor education facility, welcoming over 18,000 students and teachers annually. This year we will celebrate our 500,000 student mark! Our beautiful 90-acre campus, adjacent to a national forest, offers:
- Innovative classroom spaces
- Heated pool
- High ropes course and zipline
- Rock climbing wall and gym
- Dedicated telescope viewing areas for astronomy
- World-class hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking trails
If you’re passionate about science, education, and adventure—or simply love sharing what inspires you—come join our team as a School Year Instructor!
Position Summary
As a School Year Instructor, you’ll be the mentor and guide for a “Research Group” of 10–16 students during our 3- to 5-day programs. You’ll teach up to five 90-minute hands-on classes each day (including one nighttime session), nurturing curiosity and excitement about physical science, physics, and the wonders of the cosmos. Most importantly, you’ll ensure the safety and well-being of your students, both in the classroom and on thrilling outdoor adventures. Essential Responsibilities
- Teach Engaging Programs: Present AstroCamp’s curriculum in fun, hands-on ways—indoors and out—while prioritizing student safety.
- Foster Learning: Demonstrate a solid understanding of the class content (we’ll help you grow your science knowledge during your training, too!).
- Maintain Facilities: Help keep our classrooms and equipment in excellent condition.
- Collaborate: Work closely with fellow instructors and staff to deliver an exceptional experience for every visiting school group.
- Stay Professional: Enforce safety regulations, handle emergencies per our protocols, and promptly communicate any concerns with the Program Director.
- Team Spirit: Participate in staff training, leadership sessions, and group projects—together, we make the magic happen!
- Physical Readiness: Be prepared to lift, carry, and move gear, and drive company vehicles if needed.
Qualifications
- Education: BS/BA (preferred in Physics, Astronomy, or STEM; all majors encouraged to apply)
- Experience: Previous teaching or camp experience is a plus, but a passion for working with children and sharing knowledge is essential.
- Certifications: First Aid, CPR, and lifeguarding (or willingness to obtain these upon arrival)
- Personal Traits: Enthusiastic, flexible, organized, with strong communication skills and a sense of humor and ready to be a part of a small, close-knit community
- Working With Children: Must pass a LiveScan background check and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Physical Capabilities: Able to identify and respond to environmental hazards, with sufficient mobility, visual, and auditory skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: Starting at $20.50/hour
- On-Site Housing: Furnished apartments on our beautiful campus
- Travel Stipend: Varies by location of applicant
- Meals: Three meals a day plus snacks
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (eligible the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment)
- Retirement: 403(b) Retirement Plan after 2 years of service
Additional Perks:
- Workers’ Compensation and State Disability Insurance
- Guest visitation privileges (with prior permission)
- Opportunity to live and work in a scenic mountain setting under some of California’s clearest night skies
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