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Company Name : Wilderness Awareness School
Location : Washington State
Position : Summer Camp Instructor
Job Description : Join us this season as a Summer Camp InstructorMake a difference by helping kids connect with the natural world Learn to be a “Coyote Mentor” and ignite kid’s passion, gifts, and curiosityJoin our team of deeply skilled and experienced nature mentorsBe part of the Wilderness Awareness School mission to help children and adults cultivate healthy relationships with nature, community, and self. Our Teaching PhilosophyCoyote Mentoring utilizes a number of teaching styles that mimic how children naturally learn. The end result is something of an “invisible school” where kids experience having fun and playing games without even realizing how much they’re learning.Nature ConnectionChildren’s lives are becoming more and more screen-based and lived indoors. Wild spaces are shrinking and our impact on the planet is reaching a breaking point. It is more urgent than ever for people of all ages and backgrounds, especially children to experience and fall in love with the natural world.Become a Nature InstructorIn the quickly growing industry of Forest Kindergartens and nature-based education, there is an increasing need for skilled, diverse, and experienced instructors. As one of the oldest and most respected nature schools in the world, many of our students and staff have gone on to become leaders in the industry.We strive to have a diverse population of staff that represents the students we work with because we recognize the importance of representation in creating a safer space for all children to come outside.A Day in the life of a Nature InstructorMonday through Friday morning at 8:00 am you will meet with your Director, Volunteers, and other Nature Instructors to check in about the day aheadThe Campers will arrive with their parents at 9:00 am and be invited to join a big game or nature museum with you or another Nature InstructorAround 9:30 am everyone will gather for morning circle to kick off the day, hear a story, and sing togetherAfter morning circle, your group of 10 campers and 1 volunteer will explore different parts of the park playing games, learning about PNW wildlife, and discovering each other’s gifts and passionsYour group will decide when to have lunch and discuss how the rest of the afternoon wants to be spent, either meeting up with other instructors to play bigger group games or having another wander or going for an afternoon hikeBy 2:30 pm everyone is back in the large closing circle to share exciting stories of the dayParents will come to pick up their campers at 3:00 pmAround 3:15 pm you will reconnect with your Director, Nature Instructors, and Volunteers to check in about the day’s highlights and debrief any challenging situationsQualifications and Expectations:Able to supervise up to 10 kids at a time with minimal support or supervisionCreativity and passion for mentoring youth in a natural flow learning environment with an open and flexible structureA commitment to developing your own capacity with conversations around justice and equity as well as cultivating a welcoming and inclusive space for all.Strong ability to work as a contributing member of a team, able to bring your unique voice, gifts, and contributions to a relational work settingWilling to participate in a healthy feedback cultureBe a professional adult: operate with responsibility and integrityEmpathy, compassion, and an open mindAble to drive to various camp locations in the Seattle area, many of which aren’t accessible by public transportation (We offer travel stipends to staff for certain locations and distances traveled)Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications (or able to acquire before working). We will host our own WFA training on June 11th and 12th at our Linne Doran campus and will be available to staff at cost.Able to pass a background checkMinimum age of 18 by June 13th, 2022Able to work at least 5 weeks of camps, in addition to a week of staff trainingMust demonstrate good judgment and risk assessmentUphold Wilderness Awareness School’s mission and policiesPreference will be given to applicants who haveExperience as a naturalist instructor working with youth ages 5-18 in the outdoorsExperience with the 8-Shields Model and Coyote Mentoring methodKnowledge of Pacific Northwest hazards, mammals, tracking, edible/medicinal plants, navigation without map/compass, field ecology, trees, survival techniques, birds/birdsong, and history of local Indigenous Nations and right relations.A diverse backgroundKnowledge and/or training in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion workCompleted one or more Wilderness Awareness School programsLocationsBeautiful State and local parks in the greater Seattle, WA area on Snoqualmie, Snohomish, Skykomish, and Duwamish traditional territories. Our current parks include:SewardSt EdwardsCougar MountainTolt McDonaldCarnation FarmsLinne Doran (Our campus in Duvall)Work HoursMonday to Friday – 8:00 am to 4:00 pmPlanning Week – Monday to Friday, June 13th – 17th, 2022Required Staff Training Week: Monday, June 20 – Friday, June 24, 2022Summer Camps run from – June 27 – August 26, 2022What it’s like to work at our summer camps…Compensation/BenefitsPay scale starts at $18 per hour ($720 per camp week)Paid training and access to many opportunities for additional developmentDiscounts on related programs and store itemsBe a part of an amazing team of passionate people doing important work!Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, TemporaryPay: From $18.00 per hourBenefits:Employee discountSchedule:8 hour shiftMonday to FridayExperience:Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)Summer Camp Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:Wilderness First Aid Certification (Preferred)CPR Certification (Preferred)Driver’s License (Preferred)Work Location: Multiple Locations
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