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.

Short term contracts from March 20, 2026 – May 29, 2026, with an option to extend for future school years.

Work in the mountains of Southern California teaching elementary students!

• Cabin Instructors supervise students overnight and sleep in cabins in the forest, then are off during the day.
• Lead evening activities that are a combination of traditional camp events and environmental classes – Line Dancing, skit night, night hikes, astronomy, wildlife/snakes.
• The schedule is a Monday – Friday, all weekends off.
• Continuing education to help you become a better teacher.
• So much more information on our website!

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, training, and health stipend.  See here for the breakdown of pay and benefits.

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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.