Outdoor Youth Programs Educator

Walking Mountains; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Paid vacation 4 weeks

Ski pass discount

Professional development

Job summary

Walking Mountains in Avon, CO seeks a Youth Programs Educator to teach natural science across field and classroom settings for summer camps, school field programs, and after-school activities. This 8-month role includes potential extension and requires safety, curriculum development, and community engagement.

Responsibilities span teaching, preparation, logistics, and collaboration with the Youth Programs team; a strong emphasis on reflective practice and outreach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year outdoor and/or classroom teaching experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications (can be secured prior to start date).
• BA/BS in science, education, or environmental science-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Spanish language skills desirable.
• Knowledge of conservation, ecology, and natural history.
• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach school programs: 10–13 students, K–8, field-based, in all weather, inquiry-based methods.
• Conduct occasional pre-classroom visits before field programs.
• Teach overnight and backcountry camps with meals, activities, and supervision.
• Co-teach summer camps: 2–5 day formats for up to 13 campers, K–9.
• Lead afterschool/early childhood programs as needed.
• Prepare and adapt curriculum and teaching materials; reflect on practice.
• Assist with program prep, coordination, and communication with teachers/parents.
• Maintain participant data, assessments, and evaluations.
• Take photos and collect student work for website and marketing.
• Collaborate with team to improve curriculum and materials.

Skills

Outdoor teaching

First Aid CPR

Driver's license

Spanish language (des).

Education

BA/BS in science or education

Job description

Walking Mountains in Avon, CO seeks a Youth Programs Educator to teach natural science across field and classroom settings for summer camps, school field programs, and after-school activities. This 8-month role includes potential extension and requires safety, curriculum development, and community engagement.

Responsibilities span teaching, preparation, logistics, and collaboration with the Youth Programs team; a strong emphasis on reflective practice and outreach.