Educator/Program Coordinator

Heartwood provides opportunities for children and families to learn through direct experience, while hiking, playing and exploring at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore, WA. Our educators act as mentors, role models, and guides for the children as they spark engagement, create connections, and learn alongside the children each day. The Educator/Program Coordinator role will co-teach weekly classes in our 10-month nature programs and summer camps, as well as be on our program coordination and development team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Educator

• Lead and co-lead programs

• Plan and organize curriculum in alignment with weekly themes 

• Actively integrate participation, compassion, thought, and informed action to build a supportive learning community 

• Perform daily and ongoing site risk assessments 

• Responsible for the safety and health of the children, ensuring they are in dry clothes and providing first aid care as needed  

• Send out weekly newsletters to families

• Parent communication

• Team meetings 

• Other duties as assigned 

Program Coordinator 

• Substitute as needed 

• Participate in forest school staff meetings and activities 

• Provide support to educators through training and day to day support 

• Source and support Coast Salish educational resources and trainings

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of documents and forms  

• Organize, deliver and maintain class materials, supplies and resources 

• Coordinate with colleagues in program planning and implementation 

• Develop positive relationships with partner organizations 

• Social media posts

• Website - Regularly check for accuracy and update as needed 

• Grants - research and assist in writing available grants 

• Utilize Microsoft Office for communication and planning 

• Community engagement through work parties and other gatherings 

• Support Executive Director as needed 

• Other duties as assigned 

• Summer Camp Coordinator duties as listed below 

Summer Camp Program Coordinator 

• Substitute as needed for camp counselors and camp directors

• Plan, organize, and facilitate junior counselor training 

• Supervise summer interns & junior counselors 

• Plan, organize, and facilitate summer camp educator training 

• Deliver and maintain materials & supplies 

• Program Coordinator duties apply 

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a sense of humor

• Enthusiastic, reliable, creative, and flexible

• Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of up to 40 people

• Love and prior experience working with children

• Love of nature

• Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather

• Exceptional verbal communicator

• Openness to constructive feedback and growth opportunities

• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff

• Possess good risk assessment

• Committed to keeping participants safe

• Exercises sound judgment while upholding the integrity and ethical standards of our organization

• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team-based environment 

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills 

• Working cell phone 

• Current CPR & First Aid Certification Adult/Child, (Wilderness first aid a plus) 

• Valid Driver’s license and insurance 

• Clear criminal background check 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand on feet up to 4 hours, hike on uneven terrain.

• Part-time hours 

Hour

Hours:

During the school year, part-time to full-time hours depending upon availability.

During summer camp, up to 40hrs per week.

Pay Range: $19-$25/hr

Days: weekdays, depending upon your availability. Possible for ooccasional part-time Saturday hours. During summer Monday - Friday

Contract through the first week of August 2023 is required, with potential for annual extention.

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