2022 
Summer Camp Counselors/Educators

For Summer 2022 Heartwood offers 6 weeks of 100% outside 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:

• Be punctual and communicative

• Bring a positive attitude to camp each day

• Respectfully engage with campers’ parents at arrival and departure, gathering necessary information from parents and relaying experiences of the day

• Work respectfully and cooperatively with camp staff and help out whenever and wherever needed

• Lead cohort of up to 10 children and ensure a fun and safe camp experience based on connection and shared time together

• Lead pre-planned themed activities, field games, crafts, and lesson plans

• Engage children in exploring and playing in nature

• Supervise children while playing in and out of water

• Participate in all camp activities

• Attend required staff training and meetings

• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a sense of humor

• Enthusiastic, reliable, creative flexible, and calm

• Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of 10 children

• Minimum age of 18 years old.

• All qualified applicants must pass a criminal background check.

• First Aid, CPR & AED certification, or willingness to obtain

• Prior experience working with children

• Love of nature

• Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather

• Strong team player

• Exceptional verbal communicator

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

• Possess good risk assessment

• Committed to keeping participants safe

• Ability to stand on feet for up to 4 hours and hike on uneven terrain

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

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Compensation and Benefits:

• This is a temporary summer position

• Pay starts at $18/hour

Work Dates/Times: Must be available for at least 2 weeks of camp

Week 1: 6/27/22-7/1/22

Week 2: 7/5/22-7/8/22 *no camp 7/4

Week 3: 7/11/22-7/15/22

Week 4: 7/18/22-7/22/22

Week 5: 7/25/22-7/29/22

Week 6: 8/1/22-8/5/22  

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Hours: 

Depend upon camp assigned, work hours will be either:

8:00am - 4pm

8:15am - 1:15pm

8:45am - 3:15pm

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Training/Meeting: Required - June 21, 22, and 23

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2022-2023
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:

• Bring a positive attitude to classes each day

• Respectfully engage with participants’ parents at arrival and departure, gathering the necessary information and relaying experiences of the day

• Work respectfully and cooperatively with staff

• Lead class of up to 10 children and ensure a fun and safe experience based on environmental education, connection, and shared time together

• Plan and lead themed activities, field games, nature exploration, and lesson plans

• Engage children in exploring and playing in nature

• Supervise children while playing in and out of water

• Attend staff training and meetings

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a sense of humor

• Enthusiastic, reliable, creative flexible, and calm

• Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of 14 children

• Must be 18 years or older

• All qualified applicants must pass a criminal background check.

• Adult and Child First Aid, CPR & AED certification, or willingness to obtain

• Love and prior experience working with children

• Love of nature

• Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather

• Strong team player

• Exceptional verbal communicator

• Ability to communicate effectively with participants, parents and staff

• Possess good risk assessment

• Committed to keeping participants safe

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand on feet up to 4 hours and hike on uneven terrain.

• Part-time hours 

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Pay: start $20+ per hour, depending upon experience

Days: Monday-Friday, depending upon your availability

Hours: 5-6 hours each day, start and end times vary though done each day by 3:15pm

10-month contract is required. Forest School Training starts the week of September 5th. Classes start the week of September 12th and end June 12th

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2022 Summer Camp Lead

Heartwood Nature Programs offers year-round classes and camps at Saint Edward State Park, just northeast of Seattle in Kenmore, WA. For Summer 2022 Heartwood offers 6 weeks of 100% outside day camp. We are looking for candidates who love being in nature and are energized working with children. Summer Camp Leads run the show and oversee 3-4 camp counselors and 20+ campers. Each day our camp includes themed activities, yoga, mindfulness, crafts, field games, and hiking.

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Responsibilities:

• Be punctual and communicative

• Manage camp counselors and campers, ensuring everyone is being safe and having fun

• Bring a positive attitude to camp each day

• Respectfully engage with campers’ parents at arrival and departure, gathering necessary information from parents and relaying experiences of the day

• Work respectfully and cooperatively with camp staff and help out whenever and wherever needed

• Lead pre-planned themed activities, field games, crafts, and lesson plans

• Engage children in exploring and playing in nature

• Supervise children while playing in and out of water

• Participate in all camp activities

• Attend required staff training and meetings

• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Previous experience as an educator, instructor, camp counselor, management, or similar

• Detailed oriented

• Positive attitude and a sense of humor

• Enthusiastic, reliable, creative flexible and calm

• Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of up to 30 staff and campers

• All qualified applicants must pass a criminal background check

• First Aid, CPR & AED certification, or willingness to obtain

• Prior experience working with children

• Love of nature

• Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather

• Strong team player

• Exceptional verbal communicator

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

• Possess good risk assessment

• Committed to keeping participants safe

• Ability to stand on feet for up to 4 hours and hike on uneven terrain

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

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Compensation and Benefits:

• This is a temporary summer position, with the potential to apply for school-year positions

• Pay starts at $21/hour

Work Dates/Times: Must be available for at least 3 weeks of camp

Week 1: 6/27/22-7/1/22

Week 2: 7/5/22-7/8/22 *no camp 7/4

Week 3: 7/11/22-7/15/22

Week 4: 7/18/22-7/22/22

Week 5: 7/25/22-7/29/22

Week 6: 8/1/22-8/5/22

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Hours:

Depend upon camp assigned, work hours will be either:

8:00am - 4pm

8:15am - 1:15pm

8:45am - 3:15pm

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Training/Meeting: Required - June 20, 21, 22, and 23

2022 Summer Camp Director

Heartwood Nature Programs offers year-round classes and camps at Saint Edward State Park, just northeast of Seattle in Kenmore, WA. For Summer 2022 Heartwood offers 6 weeks of 100% outside day camp. We are looking for candidates who love being in nature and are energized working with children. Summer Camp Directors run the show and oversee 3-4 camp counselors and 30+ campers. Each day our camp includes themed activities, yoga, mindfulness, crafts, field games, and hiking.

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Responsibilities:

• Be punctual and communicative

• Manage camp counselors and campers, ensuring everyone is being safe and having fun

• Bring a positive attitude to camp each day

• Respectfully engage with campers’ parents at arrival and departure, gathering necessary information from parents and relaying experiences of the day

• Work respectfully and cooperatively with camp staff and help out whenever and wherever needed

• Lead pre-planned themed activities, field games, crafts, and lesson plans

• Engage children in exploring and playing in nature

• Supervise children while playing in and out of water

• Participate in all camp activities

• Attend required staff training and meetings

• Other duties as assigned

*

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an educator, instructor, camp counselor, management, or similar

• Detailed oriented

• Positive attitude and a sense of humor

• Enjoys interacting and leading adults and children

• Enthusiastic, reliable, creative, and flexible

• Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of up to 30 staff and campers

• All qualified applicants must pass a criminal background check

• First Aid, CPR & AED certification, or willingness to obtain

• Prior experience working with children

• Love of nature

• Enjoys working and being outside in all types of weather

• Strong team player

• Exceptional verbal communicator

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

• Possess good risk assessment

• Committed to keeping participants safe

• Ability to stand on feet for up to 4 hours and hike on uneven terrain

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

*

Compensation and Benefits:

• This is a temporary summer position, with the option to apply for school-year positions

• Pay starts at $23/hour

Work Dates/Times: Must be available for all 6 weeks of camp

Week 1: 6/27/22-7/1/22

Week 2: 7/5/22-7/8/22 *no camp 7/4

Week 3: 7/11/22-7/15/22

Week 4: 7/18/22-7/22/22

Week 5: 7/25/22-7/29/22

Week 6: 8/1/22-8/5/22

*

Hours:

Depend upon camp assigned, work hours will be either:

8:00am - 4pm

8:15am - 1:15pm

8:45am - 3:15pm

*

Training/Meeting: Required - June 20, 21, 22, and 23