Are you passionate about creating deeper connections between children and nature? Do you love being outside in nature and have experience leading groups of kids? Vilda is looking for highly skilled instructors to join our team. Vilda is a non-profit nature connection organization running all outdoor summer camps for kids ages 4-12 in Truckee, CA.We are currently looking for instructors who can work full time June 16-Aug 15 with maximum 2 weeks off. If that doesn't match your schedule you can apply as a substitute instructor.
For more information on our programs, check out our program page www.vildanature.org/programs
WHAT DO INSTRUCTORS DO?:
Instructors plan and lead nature connection education (with the help of a program assistant) in groups of about 12 children or less, maintaining group safety, facilitating positive group dynamics, deepening children's knowledge and connection to the local environment through leading games. storytelling, exploration and the art of questioning, and teaching earth based skills such as tracking, wilderness survival, foraging, archery, and fishing.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
A positive, flexible and heart based outlook on life
4 or more years of experience working with children in group settings
Experience in naturalist and wilderness skills or strong willingness and ability to learn these skills
Knowledge of local plants and animals and a desire to be outdoors in any weather
Total comfort in jumping in and teaching a group of 10-15 kids outdoors and student management skills
Responsible, enjoy working with a small team
Current first aid and CPR (WFA or WFR preferred) or ability to take those classes before start of position
Reliable transportation and ability to work at our Truckee site
Excellent communication skills and ability to respond to emails within a week and texts within 24 hours during the work week
OPTIONAL BUT AWESOME:
Training in the Jon Young or Tom Brown lineage or similar
Currently based in the North Bay with intentions to stay in the area
Some life guard experience and kayaking skills
Current first aid and CPR
COMPENSATION:
Hourly: $27-35 per hour depending on experience
HOW TO APPLY:
Click https://www.vildanature.org/employment-application to fill out the online application, and please also respond to this email with your resume.
If you are not familiar with our work already, please take a look at our website, in particular the programs and team sections so you get an idea of who we are.