Program Instructor

Program Instructor

$19-20 per hour (DOE)

Full‑Time Seasonal Position: 30–40 hours/week in Spring/Fall;
Full‑Time (Summer). Start dates:
February 2 (Sacramento) and March 2 (Reno), 2026 to mid‑November 2026.

Location:

Reno, NV or Sacramento, CA.

Sierra Nevada Journeys seeks dynamic education professionals to expand our program base in Reno and Sacramento. The Program Instructor will teach a range of settings—including classroom, outdoor field studies, summer camps, and Family STEM Nights—and support the overall education operations of the Classrooms Unleashed program.

• Lead Spring and Fall outdoor field studies with 12–20 K–6th grade students at local nature sites (up to 3 hours).
• Organize and emcee Family STEM Nights at elementary schools and community partners.
• Facilitate 60–90 minute after‑school STEM and team‑building activities for up to 30 students.
• Serve as Summer Camp Counselor, leading groups of 15 elementary‑aged children in STEM learning and camp activities (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.).
• Assist with program administration and curriculum development: print notebooks, prep lesson bins, grade assessments, enter evaluation responses, attend staff meetings, trainings, and outreach events.

• Availability:
  Sacramento office Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.;
  Reno office Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. (Wednesdays 3 p.m.–7 p.m.);
  Summer full‑time Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Experience working with children.
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute‑10–45 minutes from assigned office.
• Background check clearance.
• Commitment to working with children of all backgrounds.
• Initiative, independent work, and positive attitude.

• Hourly pay $19–20 (DOE).
• Performance completion bonuses: $100 (first season), $250 (second), $500 (third). Total up to $850 for all three seasons.
• Paid time off: 6 days per full season; 5 sick days per season (California law).
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Potential 3% pay rise for Spanish or other relevant language fluency.
• 50% discount on Sierra Nevada Journeys youth camps for immediate family.
• Phone and mileage reimbursement.
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year for full‑time employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.