Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

High Trails Outdoor Science School

Outdoor Education Instructor

Pay: $182/day

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Angelus Oaks, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

Career Insights for Vocational Education Instructor

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on California data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.

$73,006 / year median in California

+2% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

NOW INTERVIEWING FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Big Bear City CA Join a fantastic community of young and energetic educators at a residential outdoor education center as we work to open the eyes of city-based kids to the wonders and beauty of nature. Contracts from September 14, 2026 - May 28, 2027 Work in the mountains of Southern California teaching elementary students! Two shifts are available, with instructors moving regularly back and forth between them. Field Instructors take students on hikes during the day and teach about ecology and teamwork. Cabin Instructors supervise students overnight and sleep in cabins in the forest. The schedule is a traditional school year, school week, with weekends and school holidays off. Continuing education to help you become a better teacher. PAY Adding everything together, the value of the first-year instructor wage package is calculated at $182 per workday. This includes daily wage, housing, food, and health insurance. Additional stipend for training, pro deals, travel reimbursement, and clear paths to Level Up and earn more money. See here for the breakdown of pay and benefits. Interviewing now for September 2026 start!

OUR PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN CALIFORNIA!

We are a small, upstart company that managed to jump into the (relatively...) big league of outdoor education. We believe we can make a difference, make a living, and be happy all at the same time. We walk the fine line of telling you what to do and encouraging you to take ownership in the program.

OUR CORNER OF THE COUNTRY IS PRETTY DARN COOL!

We are based in Big Bear, the coolest mountain town in Southern California; no other outdoor ed center is based here. From mountains to deserts to beaches, with a little small-town atmosphere close by and a lot of big-city amenities within a couple of hours...pretty nice...

OUR WEBSITE TELLS IT ALL!

Need more details? Want so many details you'll be overwhelmed? Head over to hightrails.com and you'll see why we believe we're the most progressive place in the country.