Lead Outdoor Environmental Education Instructor

Kids for the Future; Banning (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a seasonal environmental education instructor to lead lessons on ecology, conservation, sustainability, and outdoor skills. You will supervise instructors, ensure activities run on time, and serve as the on-site liaison for staff and partners.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 1 year of related experience, with strong leadership, safety, and communication skills for a dynamic youth program environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year as an Environmental or Outdoor Education instructor or closely related field.
• Strong instructional and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of environmental education lessons on ecology, conservation, sustainability, outdoor skills, and team building.
• Supervise and mentor a team of environmental education instructors during program hours.
• Serve as the on-site primary contact for instructors to ensure activities run on schedule.
• Assist with training, onboarding and scheduling of instructional staff.
• Ensure safety and well-being of all participants and respond to incidents per protocol.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment for diverse students.
• Communicate progress, challenges and staffing needs to Head of Environmental Education.
• Maintain teaching materials, equipment and supplies; recommend needed supplies to Head of Environmental Education.
• Assist in cleaning and upkeep of camp facilities (Lodge, Barn, Bathrooms, Kitchen, cabins).
• Care for and maintain campgrounds (raking, weeding, digging).
• Represent the organization professionally to visiting teachers, parents and partners.
• Adjust programming as needed due to weather or group needs.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Environmental Education

Instructional Skills

Outdoor Skills

Program Coordination

Problem-Solving

Communication

Safety Awareness

Inclusivity

Vehicle Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a seasonal environmental education instructor to lead lessons on ecology, conservation, sustainability, and outdoor skills. You will supervise instructors, ensure activities run on time, and serve as the on-site liaison for staff and partners.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 1 year of related experience, with strong leadership, safety, and communication skills for a dynamic youth program environment.