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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, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees, contractors, participants, and the families we serve. We believe that diversity strengthens our community and enhances the quality of our programs.
We do not discriminate 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 our activities or operations. We honor the identities of our staff and participants, including the use of preferred pronouns, and strive to create a culture of belonging.
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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 1-2 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: 1-3 days per week, flexible depending upon your schedule
Weekly hours: 1-4 hours teaching time and 1-2.25 hours prep per week. Opportunities for more classes and substitute teaching opportunities in other classes available!
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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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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: $21-$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
