Summer Camp Assistant Instructor - Bainbridge Island
About The Position
IslandWood Summer Camps on Bainbridge Campus invites children to discover a new way of seeing nature, themselves, and one another. In doing so, each person comes to understand their ability to change the world for the better. IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers 4 years-old through those entering 8th grade. Running from late-June through early-August, these experiences directly address IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship. We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having staff who authentically reflect the communities we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive. We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having staff who authentically reflect the communities we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive. Summer Programs Assistant Instructors work in co-teaching pairs to lead educational programming using a curriculum guide that integrates science, technology, arts, teambuilding, and adventure learning. We offer a variety of camp themes each week, which are designed to inspire creatively in instructors and provide an assortment of activities for the campers that come for multiple weeks. IslandWood’s Summer Camp serves children entering Prekindergarten through 8th grade.
Requirements
- Current First Aid & CPR certification required
- At least one year experience in teaching (camp, after school care or childcare setting, babysitting)
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member and co-teacher
- Comfortable working with kids of diverse ages, backgrounds, and developmental stages
- Strong work ethic, punctual, flexible, dependable, and responsible.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, campers, and families
- Skilled at spreading calm when responding to parent concerns and camper conflicts
- Must be 16 years old
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and teaching of week-long camp programs for children ages 4-15 that fit the assigned theme
- Abide by IslandWood’s safety procedures and protocols to always ensure the safety of participants. This includes but is not limited to daily attendance, monitoring camper water and food consumption, and reminding campers to reapply sunscreen
- Attend weekly debrief and prep meetings
- Desire to learn from an experienced Mentor about teaching, environmental education, and/or child development
- Demonstrate IslandWood's core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose.
- Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Benefits
- This is a seasonal position entitled to sick/safe time
- This position is eligible for on-site Housing - must be 18 years old by June 20 2026 to qualify
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
