Summer Camps Assistant Instructor (Pre K-K) Bainbridge Island

***NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS ***

IslandWood Summer Camp Overview:

IslandWoodSummer Camps on Bainbridge Campusinviteschildren 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.IslandWoodoperates traditional day camp programs for campers 4 years-old through those entering 8th grade. Running from late-June through early-August these experiences directly addressIslandWoodsmission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship. We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having staff who authentically reflect thecommunitieswe serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive.

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.

Job Title: Pre-K/K Summer Camp Assistant Instructor

Reports to: Campus Summer Camp & Education Ops Manager

Job Type: Seasonal/Part-time Hourly/Non-exempt

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Job Duration: 22 June thru 08 August 2026

Start Date: 22 June 2026

Pay Rate: $21.07 per hour

Work Location: On site: Bainbridge Island Campus (Bainbridge Island WA)

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

Remote Work: This is an-onsite position withno remote work options

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 4-5).
• Abide by Bainbridge Island Campus safety procedures and protocols as stated in your Summer Camp Instructor Handbook and always ensure the safety of participants.
• Participate in staff training.
• Demonstrate IslandWoods core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose
• Commitment to support IslandWoods work towards equity diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Support IslandWoods 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
• Ability to work as a collaborative and cooperative team member
• Comfortable working with kids of diverse ages backgrounds and developmental stages
• Strong work ethics punctual flexible dependable and responsible
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff campers and families
• Skilled at spreading calm and responding to parent concerns
• Must be 16 years old by June 1 2026
• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment
• Must pass child safety screening procedure post-offer

IslandWoodisanEqualOpportunityEmployerandwelcomesapplicationsfromqualifiedindividualswithoutregardtoracecolorreligiongendersexualorientationgenderidentityorexpressionnationaloriginagedisabilitypregnancygeneticinformationmaritalstatusamnestyorstatusasacoveredveteraninaccordancewithapplicablefederalstateandlocallaws.

Required Experience:

Manager