Outdoor Education Faculty and Coordinator
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 58833 - 107381
Posted on:
11 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Open Position: Outdoor Education Faculty and Coordinator
Direct Reports: N/A
Reporting To: Experiential Programs Manager
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
When Needed: 2026-2027 School Year (August -June)
FT/PT: Full-time or FTE% 1 (10-month academic year)
On-site: Yes
Pay rate: $58833-$107381
Who Thrives at Bush
You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential and when students learn by doing exploring and reflecting rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people supporting their curiosity sense of purpose and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas making a meaningful impact and being part of something larger than yourself.
Who We Are
Founded in 1924 andlocatedin Seattles Madison Valley neighborhood The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning designed tospark instudents of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning accomplishment and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively preparing them to thrive in future endeavors whileremainingrooted in the schools longstanding core values.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say I belong. We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work highly skilled in their practice and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity inclusion and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.
Position Summary
The Bush School seeks a dynamic organized and student-centered Outdoor Education Faculty and Coordinator to support and lead a robust K-12 outdoor education programs. This position is ideal for an educator with strong technical outdoor leadership experience a background outdoor education and demonstrated capacity to manage logistics while building meaningful relationships with students.
This position plays a central role in teaching trip planning gear management and student leadership development. This person will serve as an advisor teach middle school E-Lectives and Upper School Outdoor Education semester-long offerings and lead wilderness trips and immersive experiential education programs. The role blends logistical coordination teaching and field leadership/mentorship of students.
General Responsibilities:
Serve as an instructor for middle school wilderness trips all middle school E-Lective cycles and upper school Outdoor Education semester-long courses (1 in fall & 1 in spring)
Serve as faculty on grade-level retreats
Serve as faculty lead on longer immersion programs (E-Weeks or Cascades)
Co-lead middle school advisory
Provide strong in-field leadership grounded in inclusive practices sound judgment and effective risk management. Additionally model and teach outdoor skills environmental stewardship and leadership development
Experiential Programs Coordination
Manage gear closets and maintain program gear including inventory systems repair schedules purchasing and budgeting. Create a trackable system for lending gear to students and groups
Support logistical coordination for trips including transportation for overnight trips permits itineraries rosters and documentation
Partner with E-Week and Cascades leaders to provide first aid kits any student or group gear that is needed and train them on use of inReaches and carbon monoxide monitors
Collaborate with the experiential education department and faculty to align experiential programming with Bushs mission and curricular goals
Community & Collaboration
Contribute to building an inclusive and equitable experiential education program that supports students of diverse backgrounds and experience levels
Participate in faculty meetings and professional development days as required
Required Education Training & Experience:
Bachelors degree
Experience in outdoor education experiential education wilderness leadership or related field
Demonstrated experience leading students in outdoor settings
Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification (or willingness to obtain)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to follow and manage equipment systems and logistical planning
Willingness to go through Bush driver training and drive all vehicles in the schools fleet
Meet state and The Bush Schools vehicle driving standards
Commitment to inclusive practices and student-centered teaching
Proficient skills in the use of technology: including but not limited to Google Drive and Outlook
Willingness to travel and spend 30-50 days in the field throughout the school year
Preferred Education Training & Experience:
Possesses technical skills to instruct students in multiple disciplines of outdoor education (e.g. backpacking climbing sea kayaking skiing mountain biking etc.)
Experience working in educational environments with students in grades K-12
International travel or cross-cultural experience
Experience teaching semester-long courses or electives
Familiarity with satellite communication devices (e.g. Garmin inReach)
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a Windows/Mac based environment
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of teams.
Ability to work outside in all weather.
Some travel required (field trips).
Key Attributes
Calm thoughtful decision-maker in dynamic outdoor environments
Systems-oriented and detail-driven
Warm relational presence with students colleagues and families
Growth mindset and collaborative spirit
Enthusiastic about reflection leadership development and environmental stewardship
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Mental Requirements Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions to consider alternative and diverse perspectives to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to remain poised under all circumstances and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that creates confidence and trust.
Physical Requirements walking to various work areas going up and down stairs Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of gear
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the About Bush tab) for additional information/instructions. If you are interested in working at The Bush School but this position doesnt fit your talents please visit our website for additional openings: . While we sincerely appreciate all applications only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
- A summary of outdoor leadership and/or guiding experience
- Listof trips youve led and list of personal outdoor trips (locations duration group size)
- Technical skills or areas of expertise & certifications (current or expired)
- e.g. rock climbing backpacking mountaineering sea kayaking rafting biking etc.
The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment recruitment admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race color creed religion sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability gender gender identity gender expression or genetic addition The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.
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