Summer Field Trip Instructor (Lead) – School Age Program | High Altitude Kids

Job Description High Altitude Kids is hiring a confident, energetic Summer Field Trip Leader to guide our school-age children on daily adventures. This is a leadership role—you will be the primary adult responsible for managing and engaging a group of children on field trips Monday–Thursday (you will work with other teachers on your team). We are looking for someone who can confidently lead a group while making the day genuinely fun, organized, and positive. This is not a passive supervision role—you’ll be actively guiding the experience from start to finish. What You’ll Do Lead daily field trips with children (approx. ages 5–10) Keep the group safe, together, and engaged in a variety of settings Create a fun, positive group dynamic throughout the day Set clear expectations and maintain strong, respectful boundaries Manage transitions, behavior, and overall flow of the day What We’re Looking For Strong experience working with children (camps, teaching, childcare, coaching, etc.) Confident group management skills High energy, positive attitude, and natural leadership Ability to be both fun AND structured Responsible, organized, and dependable This Role is NOT a Fit If You: Prefer passive supervision over leading and engaging Feel uncomfortable managing groups independently in public settings Struggle to stay organized or take initiative This Role IS a Fit If You: Can walk into a park, museum, or outing and confidently lead a group of kids Naturally create fun, connection, and engagement Are steady, reliable, and take ownership of your role Ideal Candidate This role is a great fit for: Teachers on summer break Education majors or future teachers Camp counselors or youth program leaders Anyone who has strong experience leading groups of children Why This Role is Unique You’ll spend your days: Outdoors On adventures Actively engaging with kids This is a chance to build real leadership experience with children in dynamic, real-world settings—not sitting in a classroom. Schedule & Pay Monday–Thursday (summer season) Consistent daytime hours Pay: $19–$22/hour, depending on experience About High Altitude Kids High Altitude Kids is a thoughtfully designed program focused on creating meaningful, engaging experiences for children in a calm, high-quality environment. Application Question (Required) You’re on a field trip and a group of kids starts getting loud, scattered, and hard to manage—what do you do to bring the group back together while keeping it positive? Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week Work Location: In person