Careers
We are fully aware that the profession of teaching is undergoing a massive transformation. With the nation's teacher resignation crisis in full swing, teachers are burnt out from a cascade of systemic problems afflicting the public school system: the ever-worsening youth behavioral and mental health epidemic, decades of high-stakes and failing "education reform," and the learning disability epidemic, to name just a few.
We think it's time for a reset, and a completely different way to educate the next generation—one that respects the autonomy and creativity of both students and staff. If you the feel the same way, join us in reimagining education for the next generation.
Careers
We are fully aware that the profession of teaching is undergoing a massive transformation. With the nation's teacher resignation crisis in full swing, teachers are burnt out from a cascade of systemic problems afflicting the public school system: the ever-worsening youth behavioral and mental health epidemic, decades of high-stakes and failing "education reform," and the learning disability epidemic, to name just a few.
We think it's time for a reset, and a completely different way to educate the next generation—one that respects the autonomy and creativity of both students and staff. If you the feel the same way, join us in reimagining education for the next generation.
Careers
We are fully aware that the profession of teaching is undergoing a massive transformation. With the nation's teacher resignation crisis in full swing, teachers are burnt out from a cascade of systemic problems afflicting the public school system: the ever-worsening youth behavioral and mental health epidemic, decades of high-stakes and failing "education reform," and the learning disability epidemic, to name just a few.
We think it's time for a reset, and a completely different way to educate the next generation—one that respects the autonomy and creativity of both students and staff. If you the feel the same way, join us in reimagining education for the next generation.
Open Roles
Last updated July 5, 2026
Part-Time Apprentice Guide (K–2nd Grade, Cool Creek Campus)
You are a high school junior or senior who has a natural way with little kids — patient, playful, and genuinely delighted by the way a 6-year-old's mind works. At Wilderland's Cool Creek campus, afternoons are where the magic happens: nature walks along the creek, hands-on projects with real materials, outdoor exploration in one of the most beautiful valleys in Utah. You will help set up and support these experiences, keep young students engaged and safe, and be the kind of older kid they look up to and want to impress. This is paid work ($15/hour) in a pure Montessori and forest school environment where childhood is taken seriously. If you love being outside and have ever wondered what it feels like to genuinely help a child discover something, this is where you find out.
You are a high school junior or senior who has a natural way with little kids — patient, playful, and genuinely delighted by the way a 6-year-old's mind works. At Wilderland's Cool Creek campus, afternoons are where the magic happens: nature walks along the creek, hands-on projects with real materials, outdoor exploration in one of the most beautiful valleys in Utah. You will help set up and support these experiences, keep young students engaged and safe, and be the kind of older kid they look up to and want to impress. This is paid work ($15/hour) in a pure Montessori and forest school environment where childhood is taken seriously. If you love being outside and have ever wondered what it feels like to genuinely help a child discover something, this is where you find out.
Part-Time Apprentice Guide (3rd–8th Grade, Cool Creek Campus)
You are a high school junior or senior who connects easily with kids who are old enough to have real conversations but young enough to still be genuinely excited about the world. At Wilderland's Harmony Ranch campus, afternoons are built around passion projects, skill-building workshops, and outdoor experiences on a working ranch in the Ogden Valley. You will help facilitate these experiences, support students in staying on track with their goals, and be the near-peer presence that a 10-year-old actually listens to — not because you have authority over them, but because you are paying real attention to who they are. This is paid work ($15/hour) in a school where students grow at nearly 3x the national academic average. If you are curious about teaching, youth coaching, or any work that involves helping people grow, this role will tell you more about yourself than a semester of coursework ever could.
You are a high school junior or senior who connects easily with kids who are old enough to have real conversations but young enough to still be genuinely excited about the world. At Wilderland's Harmony Ranch campus, afternoons are built around passion projects, skill-building workshops, and outdoor experiences on a working ranch in the Ogden Valley. You will help facilitate these experiences, support students in staying on track with their goals, and be the near-peer presence that a 10-year-old actually listens to — not because you have authority over them, but because you are paying real attention to who they are. This is paid work ($15/hour) in a school where students grow at nearly 3x the national academic average. If you are curious about teaching, youth coaching, or any work that involves helping people grow, this role will tell you more about yourself than a semester of coursework ever could.
Board Member
Wilderland Academy is a nature-based K–8 microschool doing something genuinely unusual: producing academic results nearly three times the national average while building a school that children actually love attending. We are growing fast, operating across two campuses, and tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing young people today — from the youth mental health crisis to the epidemic of disconnection from nature and community. Our board is small, high-trust, and working. We are not looking for names on a letterhead. We are looking for people with deep, specialized expertise — in behavioral intervention, campus construction, permaculture, or animal care — who want to put that expertise in service of something that matters. Up to 10 hours a week, unpaid, and worth every one of them.
Wilderland Academy is a nature-based K–8 microschool doing something genuinely unusual: producing academic results nearly three times the national average while building a school that children actually love attending. We are growing fast, operating across two campuses, and tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing young people today — from the youth mental health crisis to the epidemic of disconnection from nature and community. Our board is small, high-trust, and working. We are not looking for names on a letterhead. We are looking for people with deep, specialized expertise — in behavioral intervention, campus construction, permaculture, or animal care — who want to put that expertise in service of something that matters. Up to 10 hours a week, unpaid, and worth every one of them.
Part-Time Apprentice Guide (K–2nd Grade, Cool Creek Campus)
You are a high school junior or senior who has a natural way with little kids — patient, playful, and genuinely delighted by the way a 6-year-old's mind works. At Wilderland's Cool Creek campus, afternoons are where the magic happens: nature walks along the creek, hands-on projects with real materials, outdoor exploration in one of the most beautiful valleys in Utah. You will help set up and support these experiences, keep young students engaged and safe, and be the kind of older kid they look up to and want to impress. This is paid work ($15/hour) in a pure Montessori and forest school environment where childhood is taken seriously. If you love being outside and have ever wondered what it feels like to genuinely help a child discover something, this is where you find out.
Part-Time Apprentice Guide (3rd–8th Grade, Cool Creek Campus)
You are a high school junior or senior who connects easily with kids who are old enough to have real conversations but young enough to still be genuinely excited about the world. At Wilderland's Harmony Ranch campus, afternoons are built around passion projects, skill-building workshops, and outdoor experiences on a working ranch in the Ogden Valley. You will help facilitate these experiences, support students in staying on track with their goals, and be the near-peer presence that a 10-year-old actually listens to — not because you have authority over them, but because you are paying real attention to who they are. This is paid work ($15/hour) in a school where students grow at nearly 3x the national academic average. If you are curious about teaching, youth coaching, or any work that involves helping people grow, this role will tell you more about yourself than a semester of coursework ever could.
Board Member
Wilderland Academy is a nature-based K–8 microschool doing something genuinely unusual: producing academic results nearly three times the national average while building a school that children actually love attending. We are growing fast, operating across two campuses, and tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing young people today — from the youth mental health crisis to the epidemic of disconnection from nature and community. Our board is small, high-trust, and working. We are not looking for names on a letterhead. We are looking for people with deep, specialized expertise — in behavioral intervention, campus construction, permaculture, or animal care — who want to put that expertise in service of something that matters. Up to 10 hours a week, unpaid, and worth every one of them.