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Outdoor Classroom provides opportunities for students throughout New England to unplug from the busy, distracting world of screens and social media and reconnect to nature.

Are you interested in working with kids, being outside, exploring New England, and living with a team of Outdoor Educators? Outdoor Classroom is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to create unforgettable, high-impact learning experiences for students!

Cool Job of the Week Outdoor Classroom is the largest overnight, hands-on, nature/science/SEL-based outdoor education program in New England. Outdoor Classroom Instructors are responsible for educating a group of 10-12 students, including facilitating day and night lessons, leading large group activities, and hosting meals. Hands-on activities include wilderness survival, wood carving, aquatic biology, science fair, outdoor cooking, low ropes course, and team building initiatives. Compensation includes $615/week, housing, meals during programming (plus onsite communal food budget on weekends), mileage reimbursement for work-related travel, and relocation assistance. Given the nature of the role, you should be comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles/day. If you have experience working with elementary and middle school students, a passion for outdoor education, and ready to make a difference in student's lives, view a detailed job description, fill out the online application or connect with Rachel D'Angio for more information.

Now seeking Instructors for the fall season (early September to early/mid-November), with a MO-FR work schedule (your weekends are free to play and explore!). Also seeking Traveling Outdoor Education Instructors and an RN or LPN for each site.

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All applicants must have experience in the field they are applying for, a good attitude and family-oriented mind set.

Unleash your adventure in the heart of the Rockies!

Cool Job of the Week Taylor Park Trading Post manages cabins, an RV park, restaurant, gift shop, trading post and RZR rentals perched on the edge of the stunning Taylor Reservoir, a 2,040-acre mountain lake that is as deep and clear as your love for nature (and an angler's paradise!).

Now hiring these positions for the summer 2026 season:
Housekeeper duties include cleaning cabins daily (dust, clean entire kitchens and bathrooms, make beds, sweep, mop, and laundry).
Store Clerks will interact with guests throughout the entire shift. Duties include taking lodging reservations, checking guests in and out of cabins, and stocking fishing & camping supplies, food, and drinks.
 UTV Maintenance staff will work in the shop, take reservations, check guests in and out, and provide general maintenance and power washing of offroad vehicles daily.

Positions are available ASAP through mid-September / October. Most staff will work 30-40 hours/week with 1 day off a week. Compensation ranges from $16-$17/hour, plus housing for $200/month (fully refundable if you stay the entire season). Staff also receive a massive, discounted rate to rent a RZR (must be 25+) and 20% off at the restaurant, trading post and gift shop. To apply email a cover letter and resume to Renissa Brand-Smith.

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Teen Treks trips cycle throughout popular touring locations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, camping outdoors and staying in hostels along the way.

Now seeking dynamic, creative and enthusiastic Bike Trip Leaders who share a passion for travel, the outdoors and making a positive impact on teenagers’ lives.

Cool Job of the Week Teen Treks offers exciting camping/hosteling style bike adventures to popular destinations across the U.S., Canada and Europe for up to ten teenagers. Bike Trip Leaders will research assigned trips for interesting activities and learning opportunities to incorporate into the tour, co-lead teens on multi-week bike touring trips, and oversee and empower each trekker as they rotate through a “role of the day,” that leaves them in charge of navigation, cooking, cleaning, camp set-up, and deciding the activity itinerary. Leaders have the option of a light summer schedule or leading multiple trips. Pay starts at $600/week, with accommodations, meals, activities, and transportation fully covered. Leaders often receive tips from Trekkers’ parents at the end of each trip as well. Applicants must have experience working with teens, a love for biking and outdoor adventure, the ability to be a positive role model, and a basic understanding of bike mechanics. If you’re passionate about working with teens, enjoy being outdoors, and are eager to travel, fill out the online application.

Leadership training in Buffalo, NY from June 10th-14th always brings together fun, adventurous, like-minded adults to learn more about bike touring, bike mechanics and being great leaders.

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Through team building and adventure courses to plant study and astronomy, experience the magic and power of outdoor education that comes from becoming a High Trails Instructor.

If you're looking for a friendly, innovative and fresh approach to the world of outdoor education, join High Trails Outdoor Science School and your very own dirty classroom in the Southern California mountains!

Cool Job of the Week High Trails is a residential outdoor education center that needs good people to teach 6th grade students. Through team building and adventure courses to plant study and astronomy, experience the magic and power of outdoor education that comes from becoming a High Trails Instructor. Check out their staff page and you'll see why they believe they're the most progressive place in the country. If you have a college degree, a healthy amount of experience both with kids and the outdoors, and the willingness to work and live in a small, close-knit staff community, give 'em a holler with questions or apply now.

High Trails is currently seeking Instructors for the 2026-27 school year (September 14th, 2026 – May 28th, 2027).
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Pali Institute is seeking enthusiastic Educators with a strong work ethic to join their outdoor education family!

Seeking enthusiastic, outdoor-minded Instructors ready to live and work in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California!

Cool Job of the Week 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.

More to Explore!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!

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