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IslandWood Summer Camp Overview:

IslandWood Summer Camps at the Brightwater Center invite 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. At the Brightwater Center, IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers entering 1st grade through those entering 6th grade, and half-day programs for PreK through Kindergarten students (starting at age 4). Running from July through mid-August, these experiences directly promote IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.

We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having staff who authentically reflect the communities we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive.

Position Description:

Summer Programs Instructors (Pre-K through K) are responsible for leading educational programming using curriculum that integrates science, technology, arts, teambuilding, and adventure learning. PreK-K instructors will spend their mornings co-leading a group of up to 12 campers (ages 4-5), and will provide afternoon support to other instructors as an activity lead for campers entering 1st through 6th grade.

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, 72 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.

Job Title:                           Summer Programs Instructor (Pre K – K) – Brightwater

Job Type:                          Seasonal/Hourly/Non-exempt

Work Schedule:              Monday through Friday

Work Hours:                     8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Duration:                   23 June thru 11 August 2025              

Pay Rate:                            $23.18/Hour

Work Location:                On site:  BrightWater Center

Benefit Package:            This is a seasonal position entitled to sick/safe time at an accrual rate of 0.038460 per hour                                                                worked

Responsibilities:

• Develop and co-teach week-long half-day camp programs for children ages 4-5.
• Collaborate with other camp instructors to plan and facilitate afternoon activities and supervise aftercare for other camper groups (ages 6-11).
• 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.
• Participate in staff training.
• Demonstrate IslandWood's core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose
• Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Support IslandWood’s strategic plan to expand our mission and impact, and commitment to mission, vision, values and goals of IslandWood.
• Attend daily debrief and prep meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Current First Aid & CPR certification required
• At least two years’ experience in teaching Pre-K and Kindergarten-aged children, in a formal and/or environmental education capacity.
• 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
• 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

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including Booster, post offer

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start Date: 23 June 2025

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, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.