Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until December 1st or until positions are filled.
Position: School Year Instructor
Location: AstroCamp, Idyllwild CA
Position Type: Full Time
Responsible to: AstroCamp Program Director
School Year Instructor Job Description
Bring hands-on science, outdoor adventure, and astronomy to life for students from across the
country—right here in the picturesque mountains of Idyllwild, California!
About AstroCamp
AstroCamp is California’s premier outdoor education facility, welcoming over 18,000 students and
teachers annually. This year we will celebrate our 500,000 student mark! Our beautiful 90-acre campus,
adjacent to a national forest, offers:
●Innovative classroom spaces
●Heated pool
●High ropes course and zipline
●Rock climbing wall and gym
●Dedicated telescope viewing areas for astronomy
●World-class hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking trails
If you’re passionate about science, education, and adventure—or simply love sharing what inspires
you—come join our team as a School Year Instructor!
Position Summary
As a School Year Instructor, you’ll be the mentor and guide for a “Research Group” of 10–16 students
during our 3- to 5-day programs. You’ll teach up to five 90-minute hands-on classes each day (including
one nighttime session), nurturing curiosity and excitement about physical science, physics, and the
wonders of the cosmos. Most importantly, you’ll ensure the safety and well-being of your students,
both in the classroom and on thrilling outdoor adventures.
Essential Responsibilities
●Teach Engaging Programs: Present AstroCamp’s curriculum in fun, hands-on ways—indoors and
out—while prioritizing student safety.
●Foster Learning: Demonstrate a solid understanding of the class content (we’ll help you grow
your science knowledge during your training, too!).
●Maintain Facilities: Help keep our classrooms and equipment in excellent condition.
●Collaborate: Work closely with fellow instructors and staff to deliver an exceptional experience
for every visiting school group.
●Stay Professional: Enforce safety regulations, handle emergencies per our protocols, and
promptly communicate any concerns with the Program Director.
●Team Spirit: Participate in staff training, leadership sessions, and group projects—together, we
make the magic happen!
●Physical Readiness: Be prepared to lift, carry, and move gear, and drive company vehicles if
needed.
Compensation & Benefits
●Pay: Starting at $20.50/hour
●On-Site Housing: Furnished apartments on our beautiful campus
●Travel Stipend: Varies by location of applicant
●Meals: Three meals a day plus snacks
●Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (eligible the 1st of the month after 30 days
of full-time employment)
●Retirement: 403(b) Retirement Plan after 2 years of service
●Additional Perks:
○Workers’ Compensation and State Disability Insurance
○Guest visitation privileges (with prior permission)
○Opportunity to live and work in a scenic mountain setting under some of California’s
clearest night skies
