Now hiring teachers for the 2023-2024 School year to support Washington Outdoor School’s new After School program in coordination with the Cle Elum Roslyn School District. The program serves Kindergarten through 5th graders, September-May. Teaching positions are Monday-Thursday from 2:45 to 5:00p.m. with additional time for planning and a required staff meeting once a month.

Ideal candidates will have more than a year of experience working with children in an educational setting and are comfortable helping students navigate behavioral challenges.

If you love being outside, and feel confident you can support student engagement in the natural world in all types of weather, please apply now!

Minimum Qualifications:

• A.A. or B.A. in Education related field with endorsement in Early Childhood, Elementary and/ or Secondary Education and/ or Environmental, Science-based education or have equivalent experience working outside with children Preschool through Elementary Age in a supervisory role (i.e. Summer camp counselor, backcountry/wilderness guide, work—volunteer or otherwise--with the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife, a Conservation District or a Parks department)

• A love for and commitment to getting children outside to make meaningful connections that support long term growth and understanding about human relationships and interconnectedness within the natural world as well as human impact on ecological health and systems.

• Experience spending extended periods of time outside (overnight camping, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) and comfort working outside in all types of weather Fall through Spring.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges and discomfort

• Patience with young children and adults

• Current First Aid/CPR Certification for Infants/Children and Adults or willingness and ability to attend a training within the first month of employment

• Current Food Handlers Permit or willingness and ability to obtain it within the first month of employment.

• Clear background check through MERIT Portable Background Check Process, must submit prior to employment

• Able to lift/ carry up to 25 lbs

• Can provide 3 references who can speak to experience with children and other work experience

Compensation:

Starting at $20/ hr.

Paid planning time each week

Reimbursement, if needed, for First Aid/ CPR, MERIT Portable Background Check, and Food Handler’s Permit

Opportunities to participate in Professional Development Courses and Training

- Lead daily programs in partnership with your Co-Teachers and the After School Coordinator in an all outdoor setting, offer specific lessons, activities and/ or themes based on student interest, seasonal discoveries or personal passion as relevant to student learning and whole child development.

- Communicate with parents daily or weekly as needed and record student activities using photos, video and messages/ notes daily or weekly via Brightwheel and submit learning highlights, commentary and photos to WOS Director for Board presentations, donor updates and fundraising efforts.

- Work with Co-Teachers and the After School Coordinator who will create and share a Class Newsletter once a month per seasonal session.

- Carry a backpack with supplies including water/ cups, first aid kit, learning tools and resources, other supplies, shelter in place kit and bear/cougar spray.

- Make sure your backpack is stocked and communicate back pack supply needs to the Coordinator each week or as needed.

- Communicate concerns, questions to After School Coordinator and as needed School Director

- Participate in Mandatory All Staff Meetings each month, 2nd Wednesday of the month

Washington Outdoor School is known for our vibrant, active and varied summer programming. We offer multi-day theme based 4 day camp weeks that include a wide variety of experiences for children ages 3 to 11. Teachers work together to make each week special and enjoyable for the kids, and each other, so constant communication with each other is very important as is regular communication with the Camp Supervisor.

Ideal candidate:

• Preferred A.A. or B.A. in Education related field with endorsement in Early Childhood, Elementary and/ or Secondary Education and/ or Environmental, Science-based education -OR- a degree in progress with applicable coursework.

• Experience working with children Preschool through Elementary Age in a supervisory role (i.e. babysitting, volunteer work, summer camp counseling)

• A love for and commitment to getting children outside to make meaningful connections that support long term growth and understanding about human relationships and interconnectedness within the natural world as well as human impact on ecological health and systems.

• Experience spending extended periods of time outside (overnight camping, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) and comfort working outside in all types of weather Fall through Spring.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges and discomfort

• Patience with young children

• Must at least 18 years of age

• Current First Aid/ CPR Certification for Infants/Children and Adults or willingness and ability to attend a training within the first month of employment

• Clear background check through MERIT Portable Background Check Process, must submit prior to employment

• Able to lift/ carry up to 25 lbs

• Can provide 3 references who can speak to experience with children and other work experience

Compensation:

Starting at $19/ hr.

Paid planning time each week

Reimbursement for First Aid/ CPR, MERIT Portable Background Check

Job Duties for Lead Camp Instructor:

Work with your Assistant Camp Instructor (ACI) to lead daily programs in an all outdoor setting, offering specific lessons and activities that highlight the camp theme while also accommodating students’ interest, seasonal discoveries and personal passions as you move through each day.

Check in with your Assistant Camp Instructor prior to each day and after class to make sure you are on the same page and preparing/ trouble shooting for the following day.

Provide the following communication:

Each morning at least ONE hour before camp or the night before send a message to families regarding what kids can be looking forward to doing and any reminders needed (i.e.“please remember to pack a full water bottle and a change of clothes” or “we have a special visitor coming from the forest service today to talk about birds”)

Each afternoon send a summary message to families regarding the day’s activities, highlights, pictures.

Send pictures via Brightwheel during the camp day every day at least ONE time, if not, more. Decide between you and your ACI who will take on this responsibility.

Carry a backpack with extra water, cups, snack, first aid kit, learning tools and resources, other supplies including one staff person carries the shelter in place kit (Detailed backpack supply list will be in your pack). Alert camp Supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.

Communicate concerns to Camp Supervisor, School Director or Administrative Manager as needed.

Embody and express WOS Values and Policies (see Team Handbook, will be provided)

Participate in planning meetings with all Camp staff each week and the Camp Supervisor as needed. Special camp training prior to camp start the week of June 20th.

Participate in pre-camp staff meetings prior to each camp week, usually on Sundays, unless otherwise scheduled.

• H.S. Diploma or GED

• Experience working with children Preschool through Elementary Age in a supervisory role (i.e. babysitting, volunteer work, summer camp counseling)

• A love for and commitment to getting children outside to make meaningful connections that support long term growth and understanding about human relationships and interconnectedness within the natural world as well as human impact on ecological health and systems.

• Experience spending extended periods of time outside (overnight camping, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) and comfort working outside in all types of weather Fall through Spring.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges and discomfort

• Patience with young children

• Current First Aid/ CPR Certification for Infants/Children and Adults or willingness and ability to attend a training within the first month of employment

• Clear background check through MERIT Portable Background Check Process, must submit prior to employment

• Able to lift/ carry up to 25 lbs

• Can provide 3 references who can speak to experience with children and other work experience

Washington Outdoor School is known for our vibrant, active and varied summer programming. We offer multi-day theme based 4 day camp weeks that include a wide variety of experiences for children ages 3 to 11. Teachers work together to make each week special and enjoyable for the kids, and each other, so constant communication with each other is very important as is regular communication with the Camp Supervisor. Furthermore, consistent, clear communication with families must happen every day in the capacities outlined below in the job duties.

Job Duties for Assistant Camp Instructor:

Work with your Lead Camp Instructor (LCI) to lead daily programs in an all outdoor setting, offering specific lessons and activities that highlight the camp theme while also accommodating students’ interest, seasonal discoveries and personal passions as you move through each day.

Check in with your Lead Camp Instructor (LCI) prior to each day and after class to make sure you are on the same page and preparing/ trouble shooting for the following day.

Provide the following communication: Support LCI in documenting daily experiences using photos and description in Brightwheel. Send at least 1 photo per student in each class per day.

Carry a backpack with extra water, cups, snack, first aid kit, learning tools and resources, other supplies including one staff person carries the shelter in place kit (Detailed backpack supply list will be in your pack). Alert camp Supervisor when supplies need to be replenished.

Communicate concerns to your LCI, Camp Supervisor, School Director or Administrative Manager as needed.

Embody and express WOS Values and Policies (see Team Handbook, will be provided)

Participate in planning meetings with all Camp staff each week and the Camp Supervisor as needed. Special camp training prior to camp start the week of June 20th.

Participate in pre-camp staff meetings prior to each camp week, usually on Sundays, unless otherwise scheduled.

Compensation:

Starting at $17.50/ hr.

Paid planning time each week

Reimbursement for First Aid/ CPR, MERIT Portable Background Check

• A.A. or B.A. in Education related field with endorsement in Early Childhood, Elementary and/ or Secondary Education and/ or Environmental, Science-based education or have equivalent experience working outside with children Preschool through Elementary Age in a supervisory role (i.e. Summer camp counselor, backcountry/wilderness guide, work—volunteer or otherwise--with the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife, a Conservation District or a Parks department or previous experience volunteering or attending classes with Washington Outdoor School)

• A love for and commitment to getting children outside to make meaningful connections that support long term growth and understanding about human relationships and interconnectedness within the natural world as well as human impact on ecological health and systems.

• Experience spending extended periods of time outside (overnight camping, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) and comfort working outside in all types of weather Fall through Spring.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges and discomfort

• Patience with young children and adults

• Current First Aid/CPR Certification for Infants/Children and Adults or willingness and ability to attend a training within the first month of employment

• Clear background check through MERIT Portable Background Check Process, must submit prior to employment

• Able to lift/ carry up to 25 lbs

• Can provide 3 references who can speak to experience with children and other work experience

Job Duties:

- Lead daily programs in an all outdoor setting, offer specific lessons, activities and/ or themes based on student interest, seasonal discoveries or personal passion as relevant to student learning and whole child development.

- Communicate with parents daily or weekly as needed and record student activities using photos, video and messages/ notes daily or weekly via Brightwheel and submit learning highlights, commentary and photos to WOS Director for Board presentations, donor updates and fundraising efforts.

- Work with Co-Teachers to create and share a Class Newsletter once a month per seasonal session.

- Carry a backpack with supplies including water/ cups, first aid kit, learning tools and resources, other supplies, shelter in place kit and bear/cougar spray.

- Make sure your backpack is stocked and communicate back pack supply needs to the Director each week or as needed.

- Communicate concerns, questions to Director and/ or On Site Coordinator, as needed

- Embody and express WOS Values Inspired Policies*

- Participate in Mandatory All Staff Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each month unless otherwise scheduled throughout the school year

• H.S. Diploma or GED

• Experience working with children Preschool through Elementary Age in a supervisory role (i.e. babysitting, volunteer work, summer camp counseling)

• A love for and commitment to getting children outside to make meaningful connections that support long term growth and understanding about human relationships and interconnectedness within the natural world as well as human impact on ecological health and systems.

• Experience spending extended periods of time outside (overnight camping, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking) and comfort working outside in all types of weather Fall through Spring.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges and discomfort

• Patience with young children

• Current First Aid/ CPR Certification for Infants/Children and Adults or willingness and ability to attend a training within the first month of employment

• Clear background check through MERIT Portable Background Check Process, must submit prior to employment

• Able to lift/ carry up to 25 lbs

• Can provide 3 references who can speak to experience with children and other work experience

- Lead daily programs in an all outdoor setting, offer specific lessons, activities and/ or themes based on student interest, seasonal discoveries or personal passion as relevant to student learning and whole child development.

- Communicate with parents daily or weekly as needed and record student activities using photos, video and messages/ notes daily or weekly via Brightwheel and submit learning highlights, commentary and photos to WOS Director for Board presentations, donor updates and fundraising efforts.

- Work with Co-Teachers to create and share a Class Newsletter once a month per seasonal session.

- Carry a backpack with supplies including water/ cups, first aid kit, learning tools and resources, other supplies, shelter in place kit and bear/cougar spray.

- Make sure your backpack is stocked and communicate back pack supply needs to the Director each week or as needed.

- Communicate concerns, questions to Director and/ or On Site Coordinator, as needed

- Embody and express WOS Values Inspired Policies*

- Participate in Mandatory All Staff Meetings on the 1st Wednesday of each month unless otherwise scheduled throughout the school year