Urban Programs Educator

Position Overview

IslandWood’s Urban School Programs engage students in their home environments and delve into how built and natural systems work together. Programs are delivered at the Brightwater Education Center, in public parks in Seattle, along the Duwamish River, at the South Treatment Plant in Renton, and at schools throughout the region. The Urban Programs Educator role involves teaching set curricula to 3rd-6th grade students in King and Snohomish Counties.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Provide high quality, culturally responsive instruction for 3rd – 6th grade students in multiple settings including schoolyards, local parks, and King County wastewater treatment facilities.

Participate in training and team meetings.

Provide timely and professional communication with program staff.

Participate in program debriefs and assessments.

Show commitment to learning and growing through feedback in an active learning community.

Demonstrate commitment to IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and in our educational programming.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching elementary and/or middle school youth
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in education, environmental education, or related field
• Experience successfully engaging youth across cultural and racial boundaries and learning styles
• Confidence teaching and managing groups of students in various settings, including outdoors
• Desire to learn and teach about how urban environmental systems and communities intersect
• Ability to respond professionally to a variety of situations that may arise quickly

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• First Aid and CPR certification (by start date)
• Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in our educational programming.
• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment
• Must pass child safety screening procedure, post-offer
• Driver’s license and access to vehicle is desirable
• Must complete WA Reporting requirements

Job Title

Urban Programs Educator

Reports to

Urban School and Community Education Manager

Classification

Part-time/Seasonal, Hourly/Non-Exempt

Pay Rate

$23.98/hour

Work Schedule

Variated, predominantly weekdays during school hours

Assignment Date

September 21, 2026 thru June 2027

Work Location

Remote, specific work location varies depending on school/program (Only candidates within the Greater Seattle area will be considered. No out of state candidates)

Benefit Package

This position is a seasonal part-time flex and does not qualify for health benefits; Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time hours apply. Benefits package also includes: the Employee Assistance program and access to a variety of Employee Discounts

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Provide high quality, culturally responsive instruction for 3rd – 6th grade students in multiple settings including schoolyards, local parks, and King County wastewater treatment facilities.

Participate in training and team meetings.

Provide timely and professional communication with program staff.

Participate in program debriefs and assessments.

Show commitment to learning and growing through feedback in an active learning community.

Demonstrate commitment to IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in our educational programming.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of experience teaching elementary and/or middle school youth
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in education, environmental education, or related field
• Experience successfully engaging youth across cultural and racial boundaries and learning styles
• Confidence teaching and managing groups of students in various settings, including outdoors
• Desire to learn and teach about how urban environmental systems and communities intersect
• Ability to respond professionally to a variety of situations that may arise quickly

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• First Aid and CPR certification (by start date)
• Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in our educational programming.
• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment
• Must pass child safety screening procedure, post-offer
• Driver’s license and access to vehicle is desirable
• Must complete WA Reporting requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

IslandWood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.