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Are you looking for life's next adventure? Be a mentor and guide for 5th and 6th grade students from across Southern California as they experience life at science camp.
 With a focus on whole-child development, ECOS Institute aims to cultivate curiosity, confidence, and connection in every student. Instructors play the essential dual role of naturalist and counselor, guiding students through a science curriculum based in geology, wildlife biology, forest ecology and astronomy. Instructors also serve as primary support for a cabin of 10-18 students to encourage their social growth and help them develop independence. In addition to the science curriculum, a typical day includes hikes to beautiful vistas, team building activities, skits, dances, songs, and all other things camp! Compensation starts at $145/day, meals at work, WiFi access, and sponsored staff outings. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience working with kids and able to work 24-hour shifts onsite for 5 consecutive days.
• ECOS is accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year! Positions run from September 21st, 2026 through May 28th, 2027 (full/partial season contracts available), with a Thanksgiving and winter break, and many 3-day weekends. To apply, watch this video to learn more about this position, then sign-up for an intro call with the ECOS team!
• If you are interested in a camp or outdoor education career, an Instructor role at ECOS is the perfect place to start or grow. View the ECOS Instructor experience »
  
Seeking enthusiastic, outdoor-minded Instructors ready to live and work in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California!
Outdoor Education Instructors with Pali Institute will teach a variety of classes during the day, and then take on the role of cabin instructor with responsibilities during meals and at night. The curriculum covers a broad array of topics and activities such as alternative energy sources, building & launching rockets, squid dissection, outdoor cooking, skits, stargazing, team building sessions, low ropes course, five high ropes courses, quad zip lines and more! Compensation starts at $400-$445/week plus $50 bonus pay for nights in cabin (expect 2-4 nights/week), meals when programming is running, on-site staff lounge, fully furnished off-site shared housing with free WiFi, Netflix and laundry, travel stipend, 50% of health benefits after 60 days, pro-deal purchases, most weekends off, and easy access to all that Southern California has to offer. Must be at least 21 years old, passionate about science, outdoor education and/or leadership development, and able to have fun with kids, laugh at yourself and be silly.
 Join a community of like-minded people ready for the next adventure! Pali is actively recruiting Outdoor Ed Instructors for the fall 2026 season. Flexible work start dates of August 17th, September 7th or October 5th through December 18th. Also check out Pali Adventures for summer camp work options!
Experience the tight knit Pali community.
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