Program Instructor

Organization

Vida Verde Nature Education

Job Posted

October 12, 2023

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Website

Contact Name

Vida Verde Nature Education

Contact Email

arturo@vveducation.org

Contact Phone

6507479288

Location

San Gregorio, CA
United States
The Instructor Position: For inquisitive educators that want to walk along the Pacific
Coast and lead 5th graders through Redwood Forests. It is well suited for folks with
experience in outdoor education, classroom teaching and/or engaging and
supporting low-income and students of color. We are looking for someone who wants
to be challenged and work hard towards educational equity and who thrives with lots
of responsibility and details.

Summary

POSITION OVERVIEW: The instructor position is a full-time, school-year (Fall - Spring) position. Well suited for folks with experience in outdoor education, classroom teaching, and/or engaging and supporting low-income and students of color. We are looking for someone who wants to be challenged and work hard towards educational equity and who can handle a lot of responsibility and details. The position best suits a driven, positive, and independent worker.
 

Compensation Information

  • 1st Year regular pay is $20/hour (plus housing) for those holding a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (38-45 hours/week, approx. $800/week). [1st Year regular pay is $15/hour (plus housing) until you get your CDL] 
  • Housing is provided, a private bedroom in a three-bedroom staff house or yurt. (Closet, storage space, washer/dryer, shared living room/kitchen/bathrooms.) Access to community hot tub, trail, and creek. Secluded rural setting.
  • $200 monthly contribution towards group Health, Dental, and vision insurance.
  • Full-time staff at Vida Verde are eligible for retirement benefits (Vida Verde matches up to 5% of your salary) after nine months of employment. Vida Verde’s contributions are applied retroactively upon completion of nine months of work, and are vested over a five-year period.
  • Pro Deals (deep discounts on products from Smartwool, Patagonia, Chaco, and others)