Join Our Team
We Are Hiring!
Current open positions:​
Accepting applications, though no current positions open for:
Would you like to join the Heartwood team? We are always looking for passionate nature educators! If you are interested in teaching at Heartwood, fill out an application and we will get back to you if there is a good fit for one of our current positions.
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Equity and Inclusion Statement:
Heartwood is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all employees and participants. Our equal opportunity policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity in the workplace and applies to program participants including employees, contractors, participants, and the parents/guardians of participants. The policy’s objective is to prevent and, if necessary, remedy discrimination or harassment experienced by program staff or participants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political beliefs or military status in any of its activities or operations. We use staff and participants’ preferred pronouns and strive to honor and respect each individual.
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Mission Statement:
To foster deep and lasting connections with the natural world through nature immersion, play, exploration, learning, and shared time together to inspire and empower people of all ages to be stewards of the environment, their community, and their own well-being.
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Core Values: Mindfulness, Stewardship, Connection
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“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." -John Muir
Summer Camp Counselors/Educators
Heartwood offers 6 weeks of 100% outside summer day camp. We are looking for candidates who love being in nature and are energized working with children. Camp Counselors/Educators are the heart of our summers! They set the tone for a fun, safe, and joyful camp experience. Each day our camp includes themed activities, yoga, mindfulness, crafts, field games, and hiking.
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Responsibilities:
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Be punctual and communicative
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Bring a positive attitude to camp each day
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Respectfully engage with campers’ parents at arrival and departure, gathering necessary information from parents and relaying experiences of the day
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Work respectfully and cooperatively with camp staff and help out whenever and wherever needed
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Lead cohort of up to 10 children and ensure a fun and safe camp experience based on connection and shared time together
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Lead pre-planned themed activities, field games, crafts, and lesson plans
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Engage children in exploring and playing in nature
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Supervise children while playing in and out of water
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Participate in all camp activities
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Attend required staff training and meetings
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Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
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Positive attitude and a sense of humor
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Enthusiastic, reliable, creative flexible, and calm
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Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of 10 children
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Minimum age of 18 years old.
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All qualified applicants must pass a criminal background check.
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First Aid, CPR & AED certification, or willingness to obtain
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Prior experience working with children
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Love of nature
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Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather
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Strong team player
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Exceptional verbal communicator
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Ability to communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff
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Possess good risk assessment
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Committed to keeping participants safe
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Ability to stand on feet for up to 4 hours and hike on uneven terrain
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Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
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Compensation and Benefits:
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This is a temporary summer position
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Pay range: tbd
Work Dates/Times: Must be available for at least 2 weeks of camp
Late June - August
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Hours:
Depending upon the camp assigned, work hours will be either:
8:00am - 4pm
8:15am - 1:15pm
8:45am - 3:15pm
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2024 Summer Camp Director
Heartwood offers 6 weeks of 100% outside summer day camp. We are looking for candidates who love being in nature and are energized working with children. Each week includes themed activities, yoga, mindfulness, crafts, field games, and hiking. Summer Camp Directors guide and support camps and camp counselors, leading their camp into a fun-filled, memorable summer experience! Camp Directors wear many hats and build relationships with campers, staff, and parents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Holds the framework of the camp day, guiding the campers and camp counselors through the day
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Actively integrate participation, compassion, thought, and informed action to build a supportive community
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Leads morning and afternoon camp circle times
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Substitute as needed
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Participate in staff meetings and activities
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Plan, organize, and co-facilitate CIT and counselor training
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Provide support to camp counselors through training and day-to-day
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Supervise summer interns & junior counselors
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Organize and maintain class materials, supplies, and resources
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Develop positive relationships with campers, staff, and parents
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Responsible for the safety and health of campers and staff
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Perform daily and ongoing site risk assessments
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Photograph the highlights of camp
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Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
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Positive attitude and a sense of humor
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Enthusiastic, reliable, creative, and flexible
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Exceptional verbal and written communicator
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Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of up to 40 people
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Love and prior experience working with children
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Love of nature
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Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather
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Openness to constructive feedback and growth opportunities
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Ability to communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff
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Possess good risk assessment
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Committed to keeping participants safe
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Exercises sound judgment while upholding the integrity and ethical standards of our organization
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Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team-based environment
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Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Working cell phone
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Current CPR & First Aid Certification Adult/Child, (Wilderness first aid a plus), or willingness to acquire
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Clear criminal background check
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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand on feet up to 4 hours, hike on uneven terrain.
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Compensation and Benefits:
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This is a temporary summer position, ability to apply for year-round educator and/or coordinator position
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Pay range:
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Hours:
Depending upon the camp assigned, work hours will be either:
8:00am - 3:55pm
8:15am - 1:10pm
8:45am - 3:15pm
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Days: Monday thru Friday
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Must be available for 3 or more weeks of camp
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Substitute Teacher
If you enjoy being around children and consider yourself an all-weather outdoor enthusiast, we'd be honored to have you apply.
The lead teacher will guide you throughout the day how to best support the class, your role will include:
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keeping an eye on the children and the surroundings (counting, watching boundaries, checking for hazards)
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supporting their exploration and discovery
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helping with bathroom breaks
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ensuring that the class stays together during hikes
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assisting the teacher in lessons, projects and games
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helping to set up and take down the class space and materials
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modeling a positive and inquisitive attitude
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modeling a positive attitude about the weather rain and shine
Let us know if you have any questions or need to borrow any gear. We have adult rain jackets and pants. Thank you for your help!
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Pay Range: $18-$21/hour
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We have 2 types of substituting: Advanced Notice and Short Notice
Days: Any availability is welcome, we have classes Monday-Friday
Hours vary between 8:45am-4:15pm
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To apply, fill out this application:
2023-2024
Forest School Outdoor Educators
We are seeking outdoor educators who love working with children to co-teach weekly classes in our 10-month nature programs. 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.
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Responsibilities:
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Bring a positive attitude to classes each day
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Respectfully engage with participants’ parents at arrival and departure, gathering the necessary information and relaying experiences of the day
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Work respectfully and cooperatively with staff
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Lead class of up to 10 children and ensure a fun and safe experience based on environmental education, connection, and shared time together
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Plan and lead themed activities, field games, nature exploration, and lesson plans
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Engage children in exploring and playing in nature
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Supervise children while playing in and out of water
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Attend staff training and meetings
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Positive attitude and a sense of humor
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Enthusiastic, reliable, creative flexible, and calm
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Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of 14 children
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Must be 18 years or older
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All qualified applicants must pass a criminal background check.
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Adult and Child First Aid, CPR & AED certification, or willingness to obtain
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Love and prior experience working with children
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Love of nature
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Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather
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Strong team player
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Exceptional verbal communicator
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Ability to communicate effectively with participants, parents and staff
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Possess good risk assessment
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Committed to keeping participants safe
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Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand on feet up to 4 hours and hike on uneven terrain.
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Part-time hours
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Pay Range: $19-$24
Days: 1-5 days per week, depending upon your availability
Hours: 4.5-7 hours each day, start and end times vary
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Contract through mid-June 2024 is required.
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