Summer Programs Instructor – Brightwater
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Job Location:
Woodinville, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
IslandWood Overview:
IslandWood Summer Camps at the Brightwater Center invite children to discover a new way of seeing nature themselves and one 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 late June through mid-August these experiences directly promote IslandWoods mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.
Position Summary:
Summer Programs Instructors are responsible for leading educational programming using curriculum that integrates science technology arts teambuilding and adventure learning. IslandWoods Summer Programs primarily serve children entering 1st through 6th grade and include mentoring teen volunteers (Volunteers in Outdoor Leadership/VOLs) 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 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. Additionally select camp sessions will have opportunities for staff to take their group on off-site field trips to nearby parks beaches and other natural spaces using IslandWoods 12-passenger van.
Job Title: Summer Programs Instructor Brightwater
Job Type: Seasonal/Hourly/Non-exempt
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
Work Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Job Duration: 22 June thru 10 August 2026
Pay Rate: $23.98/Hour
Work Location: On site: BrightWater Center
Benefit Package: This is a seasonal position entitled to sick/safe time
Responsibilities:
- Develop and teach week-long camp programs for children ages 6-12.
- Abide by Brightwaters safety procedures and protocols as stated in your Summer Camp Instructor Handbook and ensure the safety of participants at all times.
- Mentor teen volunteers.
- Participate in staff training which may include additional training on driving the van.
- Attend daily debrief and prep meetings.
- Support IslandWoods strategic plan to expand our mission and impact and commitment to mission vision values and goals of IslandWood.
- Demonstrate commitment to IslandWoods 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
- Skilled at spreading calm and responding to parent concerns
- Must be at least 21 years old (25 years old to drive the van)
- Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment
- Must pass child safety screening procedure; post-offer
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.
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About Company
IslandWood is an environmental education nonprofit that leads immersive programs throughout the Puget Sound region to help people deepen their understanding of the natural world and see the power they have to make a positive impact on their communities and the planet. IslandWood is ... View more
