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July 17, 2026
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balarat-staff@dpsk12.net
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At Balarat, every Denver Public Schools 5th grader gets to live and learn on 750 acres of foothills wilderness. As a Facilitator, you’ll lead trail hikes, team-building challenges, and the kind of hands-on outdoor experiences that stick with a kid for life.
If you love working with kids, thrive outside, and want a job where “office” means a mountainside, we want to hear from you.
Summary
Position Title: Facilitator
Type: Full-Time, School-Year
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Start Date: August 12, 2025
Salary Range: $36,712 – $45,178
Program Overview
Balarat Outdoor Education is a Denver Public Schools program offering experiential learning opportunities in the outdoors for DPS students. Our programs integrate hands-on science, living history, and adventure-based learning. Throughout the school year, we serve over 10,000 students across 430 classes with day trips and 2–3 day overnight excursions. Since 1969, Balarat has been a vital part of the DPS curriculum, offering powerful experiences that connect students with nature and each other.
Job Summary
We’re hiring full-time, school-year educators. Facilitators are an integral part of our educational team that provides 3rd, 5th, and high school students with safe, inclusive, and enriching outdoor experiences. This position predominantly leads overnight/residential 5th grade students at the Balarat Outdoor Education Center near Boulder, some day programming with 3rd graders at Genesee Mountain Park near Denver, as well as supervision and training of our High School leaders.
Facilitators work closely with DPS classroom teachers to deliver outdoor education aligned with program goals, lead student activities, and help ensure a meaningful and positive experience for all participants. This salaried position includes DPS benefits and summers off
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate a wide variety of program activities for elementary and high school students
- Lead groups of up to 35 students in outdoor settings, including overnight stays
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions and walk up to six miles daily
- Collaborate with a team of educators to plan, evaluate, and improve programming
- Demonstrate cultural competency and work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds
- Participate in regular feedback processes to support individual and team growth
- Uphold and model the mission and values of Balarat and Denver Public Schools
Required Qualifications
- Experience in facilitation (e.g., briefing, debriefing, leading group activities)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work on diverse teams and build inclusive learning environments
- Commitment to equity and understanding of how race, class, gender, etc impact access to outdoor experiences
- Ability to lift and carry at least 20 pounds
- Familiarity with Google Drive and general tech proficiency
- Self-directed, reliable, and mission-driven
To Apply
Visit the Denver Public Schools Job Board or CLICK HERE.
https://dpsjobboard.dpsk12.org/en/sites/CX_1001/job/82529
Additionally, send your resume and cover letter to balarat-staff@dpsk12.net. Be sure to include any relevant experience—professional or personal—and let us know where you found this job posting.
Application Deadline: August 9th, 2026
Compensation Information
Salary Range: $36,712 – $45,178
Benefits through Denver Public Schools