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Are you looking for life's next adventure? Be a mentor and guide for 5th and 6th grade students from across Southern California as they experience life at science camp.
 With a focus on whole-child development, ECOS Institute aims to cultivate curiosity, confidence, and connection in every student. Instructors play the essential dual role of naturalist and counselor, guiding students through a science curriculum based in geology, wildlife biology, forest ecology and astronomy. Instructors also serve as primary support for a cabin of 10-18 students to encourage their social growth and help them develop independence. In addition to the science curriculum, a typical day includes hikes to beautiful vistas, team building activities, skits, dances, songs, and all other things camp! Compensation starts at $145/day, meals at work, WiFi access, and sponsored staff outings. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience working with kids and able to work 24-hour shifts onsite for 5 consecutive days.
• ECOS is accepting applications for the 2026-27 academic year! Positions run from September 21st, 2026 through May 28th, 2027 (full/partial season contracts available), with a Thanksgiving and winter break, and many 3-day weekends. To apply, watch this video to learn more about this position, then sign-up for an intro call with the ECOS team!
• If you are interested in a camp or outdoor education career, an Instructor role at ECOS is the perfect place to start or grow. View the ECOS Instructor experience »
  
Seeking enthusiastic, outdoor-minded Instructors ready to live and work in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California!
Outdoor Education Instructors with Pali Institute will teach a variety of classes during the day, and then take on the role of cabin instructor with responsibilities during meals and at night. The curriculum covers a broad array of topics and activities such as alternative energy sources, building & launching rockets, squid dissection, outdoor cooking, skits, stargazing, team building sessions, low ropes course, five high ropes courses, quad zip lines and more! Compensation starts at $400-$445/week plus $50 bonus pay for nights in cabin (expect 2-4 nights/week), meals when programming is running, on-site staff lounge, fully furnished off-site shared housing with free WiFi, Netflix and laundry, travel stipend, 50% of health benefits after 60 days, pro-deal purchases, most weekends off, and easy access to all that Southern California has to offer. Must be at least 21 years old, passionate about science, outdoor education and/or leadership development, and able to have fun with kids, laugh at yourself and be silly.
 Join a community of like-minded people ready for the next adventure! Pali is actively recruiting Outdoor Ed Instructors for the fall 2026 season (October 5th through December 18th) AND winter/spring 2027 (January 3rd–June 4th).
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