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We Are Hiring!
Current open positions:​
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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PARENT/CHILD CLASS EDUCATOR
We are seeking outdoor educators that love working with children ages 1-7 and their caregivers. Educator will teach 2 classes per week running between September and June. Classes involve circle and story time, hiking, songs, games, movement. Looking for educators with experience supporting young families as they seek community and connection to the natural world. This is a great opportunity for an educator who understands the unique needs of families. You will be playing and thriving in a 100% outdoors environment and in all types of weather conditions.
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Responsibilities:
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Bring a positive attitude to class each day
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Help caregivers build relationships with other caregivers that are parenting young children.
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Plan and execute short, developmentally appropriate hikes, songs, books and activities
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Work respectfully and cooperatively with other staff and the general public in a public park setting
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Lead class of up to 12 sets of families, ensuring a fun and safe experience rooted in environmentally friendly concepts and themes
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Engage children in exploring and playing in nature
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Mentor and support families as they learn to challenge their children to take developmentally appropriate risks and to try new things
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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 including both young children and adults
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Pass a background check.
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Adult and Child 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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Enjoy 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: $23-$25
Days: 2 days per week, flexible depending upon your schedule
Weekly hours: 3 hours teaching time and 2.25 hours prep per week. Opportunities for more classes and substitute teaching opportunities in other classes available
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Contract through mid-June 2026 is required.
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Forest School Outdoor Educator
We are seeking outdoor educators who love working with children to co-teach weekly classes in our year-round 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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Co-Lead class of 12-16 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 16 children
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All qualified applicants must pass a criminal background check.
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Adult and Child First Aid & CPR 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 60 pounds, and stand on feet up to 8 hours and hike on uneven terrain.
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Compensation:
Pay Range: $22-$25, depending upon experience
Gear Stipend
401k 5% match after 1 year
Part-Time
September-June
Days: tbd
Substituting opportunities on off days.​
Opportunity to work summer 2026.
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Educator/Program Assistant
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 Assistant role will support and co-lead classes in our school-year nature programs and summer camps, as well as support our program development team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Educator
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Co-lead field trips & other programs
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Substitute in classes
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Collaborate on lessons in alignment with themes
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Actively integrate participation, compassion, thought, and informed action to build a supportive learning community
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Perform daily and ongoing site risk assessments
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Responsible for the safety and health of students, ensuring they are in dry clothes and providing first aid care as needed
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Parent communication
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Team meetings
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Other duties as assigned
Program Assistant​
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Substitute in programs as needed
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Participate in staff meetings and activities
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Provide support to educators through training and day to day support
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Support Coast Salish educational resources and trainings
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Assist in the creation and maintenance of documents and forms
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Organize, deliver and maintain class materials, supplies and resources
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Assist in program planning and implementation
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Develop positive relationships with partner organizations
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Website - Regularly check for accuracy and update as needed
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Utilize Microsoft Office for communication and planning
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Community engagement through work parties and other gatherings
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Support Program Directors as needed
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Plan, organize, and facilitate volunteer training ​
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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, and flexible
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Comfortable leading groups of up to 60 people
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Love of nature and enjoy working with children
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Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather
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Good verbal communicator
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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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Good organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Working cell phone
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Current CPR & First Aid Certification Adult/Child
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Valid Driver’s license and insurance
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Clear criminal background check
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Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds, stand on feet up to 6 hours, hike on uneven terrain.
Hour
Schedule: ​
Part-Time 10 - 30 hours per week depending upon your availability
We follow Northshore School Districts for school breaks
Summer: opportunity for 40 hours/week for 7 weeks
General hours: between 9am and 3pm
Compensation:
$21-$24/hr
PTO
Gear and tech stipend
401k 5% match after 1 year
Contract September 2025 through the first week of August 2026, with potential for annual extension.
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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: $20-$22/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:
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." -John Muir
