Paid - YOUTH Programs LEAD Instructor (Summer
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Education / Teaching
Vilda is a small, family-oriented, non‑profit organization made up of dedicated, competent and engaged instructors. When you work with us you are contributing to making a positive difference for children in your community and helping ensure earth skills continue into the future generations.
We see mentoring as a foundational aspect of healthy development for youth, and as such, value the relationships formed and nurtured in our programs deeply. Training our staff to enhance your own nature connection and learn or master earth based skills is an important part of our mission as well. If you are excited to learn and teach outdoors and feel alignment with our mission, we want to hear from you.
If you think you'd be a good match for our team, please feel free to contact us and send along a résumé whether or not we have an opening currently listed. We also welcome interested folks to come join us for a day of programming to explore your interest in working with us.
As a former employee I highly recommend working for Vilda! Such a fun and talented group of people to work with at amazing parks with amazing kids. What more could you want?
We are currently looking for instructors who can work full time until Aug 14. If that doesn't match your schedule you can apply as a substitute instructor.
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 in San Rafael/Fairfax.
For more information on our programs, check out our programs page.
What Do Instructors Do?:Instructors plan and lead nature connection education (with the help of a program assistant) in groups of about 13 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.
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 San Rafael and Fairfax sites
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
Some life guard experience and kayaking skills
Current first aid and CPR
COMPENSATION:Hourly: $25-33/hr per hour depending on experience
Position could lead to a full-time year-round position for the right candidate.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITY:Qualified candidates may have the opportunity to train to become a manager.
HOW TO APPLY:to fill out the online application.
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.
We are currently looking for instructors who can work in Marin either immediately or by August 24th.
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. We run all outdoor, nature immersion programs in Fairfax, San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma, Sebastopol, Truckee & Tahoe City. The current opening is in Marin/Petaluma.
For more information on our programs, check out our programs page.
What Do Lead Instructors Do?:Lead Instructors plan and lead nature connection education (with the help of a program assistant) in groups of about 13 children or less, maintaining group…
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