Program Instructor

Program Instructor

Sierra Nevada Journeys seeks dynamic education professionals to help expand our program base in Sacramento, CA. This position requires a motivated individual passionate about building scientific literacy and critical thinking skills through outdoor science education. The ideal candidate is prepared to teach in various settings (classroom, outdoors, summer camps, and Family STEM Nights) and support the overall education operations of the Classrooms Unleashed program.

Seasonal Science Educator(s) will report to the Senior Program Director and will work closely with their local Program Coordinators in Sacramento. Staff will either be based out of the Sacramento office.

Areas of Responsibility

Education (95%)

• Outdoor field studies – Lead group of 12-20 students, K-6th grade, through a variety of field-based science activities at local nature sites during the field study portion of the Classrooms Unleashed program. Field trip programs are up to 3 hours long.
• Family STEM Nights – Lead family engagement events held at elementary schools and partnering community-based organizations. Serve as site contact, lead and organize volunteers, organize and set up station supplies, and "emcee" the event.
• Afterschool Programs – Facilitate 60–90-minute, hands-on STEM and team-building activities with up to 30 students in the classroom and in the schoolyard.
• Summer Season

Program Administration & Curriculum Development (5%)

• Assist with program administration duties such as printing student notebooks, prepping lesson bins, grading student assessments, and inputting program evaluation responses.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and support outreach events such as job fairs and educational tabling events.

Time Frame

This position is available for the fall season- September to mid-November. Educators who complete the fall season will receive a $100 completion bonus.

Required Qualifications

• Sacramento Office Availability: Monday–Friday, 8 am–2 pm plus some evening availability from 5-7:30pm.
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before start date).
• Ability to commute daily to schools and field trip sites (10–45 minutes from assigned office).
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Passionate commitment to working with children of all backgrounds.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and maintain a positive attitude.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package $19 - $20 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Two paid time off days accrued per full season
• Sick Time Off: Two sick days accrued per full season (per California State Law)
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan and up to a 4% employer match
• Potential for an additional 3% pay for Spanish fluency or other languages relevant to supporting our programs
• 50% discount off Sierra Nevada Journeys' youth camps for immediate family
• Phone use reimbursement at $5 per paycheck
• Paid Holidays: Sierra Nevada Journeys provides 12 paid holidays each calendar year for full-time employees. In this role, you are eligible for any holidays that fall within your contracted dates (i.e., February through mid-November).
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employment with an innovative organization focused on improving outdoor education delivery

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.