Nature Camp Instructor

~ Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center is the only non-profit nature center in Boulder County. ~

Since 1995, Wild Bear's mission is to provide year round educational programs to people of all ages fostering a life-long appreciation of the environment and promoting an environmentally aware and ecologically sound community.

Wild Bear's passionate roots in science education and the preservation of Colorado began as a small program serving 24 children in the summer of 1995, growing to serve over thousands of people of all ages every year. Wild Bear's inspirational vision was founded on the belief that learning occurs every day, all day and throughout our lives. 

We are known for our high quality and creative workshops for children. With our rural location, 17 miles west of Boulder, Wild Bear provides a valuable service to families with limited activities for school age youth in their community.

Wild Bear serves an important niche, providing the only year round program for school age children in the Nederland community available. Wild Bear has been committed to serving underserved populations by providing the only school-age childcare in the Nederland community where 35% of participants receive scholarships to attend. All workshops are modestly priced or free and all programs are free to senior citizens.  

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center is celebrating its 20 years of grassroots work to create a nature center in the mountains of Boulder County! Now, after land preservation, removing 30 tons of trash from the land and connecting tens of thousands of people to nature, Wild Bear is the premier all-ages nonprofit nature center in the region.

Position Overview 

Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center is seeking qualified educators to lead specific groups in our nature camps during summer 2016.

The position entails reviewing programs offered and planning enriching hands-on nature camps utilizing existing materials as well as your own creative resources. Programs take place outdoors at our property at Mud Lake or on trails surrounding the Nederland area as well as within Wild Bear Center. 

• Instructors lead programs from 9am-3:30pm and are expected to arrive by 8am and leave no earlier than 4pm.
• Location: Based out of Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in downtown Nederland.
• Duration: Staff training May 31-June 3; programs run June 6-August 12. 

Instructors are needed for the following age groups: 

• Nederbugs (ages 5-6)
• Mountain Rangers (age 6-7)
• Wild Naturalists (ages 8-9)
• Workshops (10 and older)
• NCAR Fridays (ages 5-9) in Boulder  

Location: Based out of Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center in downtown Nederland.

Duration: Staff training May 31-June 3; programs run June 6-August 12. 

Qualifications 

• Degree in education, environmental studies, natural science or related field.
• 2-3 years experience or 1,000 hours of leading groups of school-age children in a nature-based camp.
• Clear background check from the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
• Three positive references.
• A strong background in local ecology is a plus.
• We encourage folks who have musical and creative strengths, a sense of humor, are kind and gentle, enjoy children and love the outdoors! 

Compensation: $105/day for full day workshops which includes planning time. 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references.

Or mail to:

Wild Bear
PO Box 3017
Nederland, CO 80466 

• Questions? Call ro email us! 
• Need transportation from Boulder to Nederland? Nederland is accessible by RTD bus, Route N!
• When you help us with our shuttle service from Boulder you ride for FREE!