Organization
Job Posted
November 4, 2026
Job status
Job Category
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Rachel D'Angio
Contact Email
staff@outdoorclassroom.com
Deadline to Apply
Location
United States
Summary
A day in the life
As an Outdoor Education Instructor, you will have the joy of being welcomed each morning by eager 4th to 8th graders ready for a day of outdoor exploration and learning. Your main responsibility will be leading groups of 12-14 students through their day and evening activities. Our lessons are hands-on and aim to foster critical thinking while uncovering the connections between the natural and human-made world. Favorite staff-led activities include team-building exercises (low ropes), aquatic biology, wood carving, outdoor cooking, and night hikes. You can check out our full list of activity options by clicking this link! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dI7MLfwGXnANBACDZU3bWGYCn3J7P3L9nAQZO0bZsjk/edit
*No prior experience in teaching these classes? Don't worry! We start the spring season with one week of paid staff training
Our locations
Freedom, NH; Yarmouth Port, MA; Groton, MA; Great Barrington, MA; Ivoryton, CT; Lakeside, CT; and Ocean Park, ME
Work schedule
Instructors work from Monday to Friday. The season starts with one week of paid staff training. Exact start and end dates vary by location. Generally staff training starts in mid-March to early April, and the season ends in mid-June.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have a strong desire to work outdoors and enjoy working with elementary and middle school students. A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team are highly valued. Given the nature of the role, you should be comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles per day with students and working long days (breakfast through evening programs, with some breaks during the day). A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.
How to apply
If interested, we encourage you to apply! If your resume doesn't show experience working with children, please include a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.
To apply, please use our online application: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/outdoor-classroom-outdoor-education-instructor-ee412d45-87b4-4df2-8cdb-2f8d6fedacc0
Compensation Information
Outdoor Education Instructors earn $615 per week. We provide shared accommodations for the season. Meals are provided by the dining hall when schools are on-site. Food on weekends is supplemented through a stipend for the whole staff team. As housing is shared, please note that pets and ESAs are not allowed.