Summer Programs Instructor- BrightWater

Job Title: Summer Programs Instructor – Brightwater
Department: Community Education
Reports To: Community education Manager/Brightwater summer Program Coordinator
Classification: Full-time/Seasonal, Hourly/Non-exempt
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:30a to 4:20p (5:00p on Fridays) 17 June thru 14 August 2022
Pay: $18.00 per hour & $75.00 weekly travel stipend during active camp weeks.
Benefits: Benefits are not offered for this Summer position

Overview: IslandWood Summer Camps at Brightwater Center invites children to discover a new way of seeing nature, themselves, and one another. In doing so, each person comes to understand their ability to change the world for the better. IslandWood’s Brightwater Center operates traditional day camp programs for campers 6 years-old through those entering 6th grade. Running from late June through mid-August, these experiences directly address IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship. Position Summary: Summer Programs Instructors are responsible for leading educational programming using a curriculum guide that integrates science, technology, arts, teambuilding, and adventure learning. IslandWood’s Summer Programs serve children entering 1st through 6th grade, and include mentoring teen volunteers for the summer. Brightwater programs take place at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. The Center is located on King County property and includes a wastewater treatment plant, 70 acres of natural area, and a state-of-the-art learning center, laboratory and exhibit hall. Our camp programs utilize the features of the Brightwater Center including the ponds, streams, well-equipped laboratories, and the wastewater treatment plant itself.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach week-long camp programs for children ages 6-12.

• Abide by Brightwater’s safety procedures and protocols as stated in your Summer Camp Instructor Handbook and ensure the safety of participants at all times.

• Serve as a mentor to a Summer Programs Intern.

• Participate in staff training.

• Attend weekly debrief and prep meetings on Fridays (4:00-5:00 PM).

• Demonstrate IslandWood's core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose.

 • Support IslandWood’s strategic plan to expand our mission and impact, and commitment to mission, vision, values and goals of IslandWood. Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Required Qualifications:

• Current First Aid & CPR certification required

• At least two years’ experience in teaching or environmental education

• Ability to work as a collaborative and cooperative team member

• Comfortable working with kids of diverse ages, backgrounds, and developmental stages

• Strong work ethic, punctual, flexible, dependable, and responsible

• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, campers, and families

• Willingness and ability to work long hours

• Skilled at spreading calm and responding to parent concerns • Must be at least 21 years old

• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment • Must pass child safety screening procedure; post-offer

How to apply:

Application Requirements: Please submit a cover letter, resume and two current references OR an Application for Employment By email to: employment@islandwood.org and state “Search for BW Summer Program Instuctor” in the subject line. By mail to: IslandWood, Search for BW Summer Program Instructor, 4450 Blakely Avenue NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 Notes: Application forms are available on our website at www.islandwood.org in English and Spanish.

Position Re-Posted: February 2022

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start Date: 17 June 2022

IslandWood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, maritalstatus, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws