Summer Day Camp Environmental Educator Nature Vision is an environmental education nonprofit organization that brings place-based, experiential nature programming directly to schools and local greenspaces. We foster appreciation and stewardship of our environment by educating and connecting community to the world around us. We envision an inspired and connected culture where everyone makes choices for a sustainable future. Nature Vision provides remote, in-classroom, outdoor learning programs, and day camps to ensure that all students receive quality nature connections where they need them the most. In the classroom and outdoors, Nature Vision serves over 70,000 PreK through 12th grade students each year in King and Snohomish Counties.

Our school year programming supports the Washington State K-12 Learning Standards and STEM Education and can be easily integrated into schools. Many of our lessons set conceptual foundations and repeat visits help connect one lesson with another. Nature Vision facilitates student access to nature and scientific concepts, thus developing a deep-rooted student interest in making the natural world a necessary and integrated part of daily life.

At Nature Vision, we value:

  • Empowerment through stewardship education and practices
  • Diversity of staff, partners, and the communities we reach
  • Creativity and collaboration within our staff, programs, and partnerships
  • Integrity through best business and teaching practices
  • Scientifically accurate program content
  • A fun and safe learning environment

Nature Vision is an equal-opportunity employer. As an organization, we are continuing to learn and implement changes to help us better serve our communities of color, practice inclusivity, and combat racial bias and inequity. We highly encourage people of color, members of marginalized communities, women, and LGBTQI individuals to apply.

In summer 2021 Nature Vision will be offering 8 weeks of our popular day camp programs for 4- 12 year olds in Redmond, Shoreline, and Mercer Island. We are seeking multiple seasonal educators with a high level of creativity, thoughtfulness, and flexibility. Our work reaches many diverse youth in our region and educators must be responsive and relevant to all participants.

Position description

  • Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Teaching outdoor environmental education programming to 4-12 year old campers. 10 campers per group from ages 6-12, 7 campers per group for ages 4-5.
  • Keeping a schedule of assigned sites and arriving to camp on time
  • Responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner
  • Collaborating on camp curriculum with Camp Director prior to the start of camps. Curriculum is provided to educators weekly. Each site has a Camp Director available at all times.
  • Enforce strict COVID-19 safety protocols where applicable.
  • Additional tasks as assigned

Salary: $16 per hour.

Hours: ~40 hours per week preparing for, staffing, and cleaning up after summer camps. Camps for ages 6-12 take place from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM M-F. Camps for ages 4-5 take place from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM M-F with 2 different groups of campers per day.

Start/End Date: 6/14/201-8/13 or 8/27/21 depending on site. Ideally available for 8 weeks, but may apply if available for 6 weeks. Positions may have the option of extension as an Educator on a part or full-time basis for the 2021-2022 school year, depending upon availability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in Education, Interpretation, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or a related field. Combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to teach outdoor environmental camps with diverse groups of students. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must pass WA State Patrol criminal records check.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own insured vehicle to drive to field sites. Must maintain current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certificates. Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs.

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume as one .pdf or .doc attachment to Rob Healy, Education Manager, at rhealy@naturevision.org by April 16th at 5 pm PST.