Outdoor Educator at Waskowitz

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Organization

Waskowitz Outdoor School - Highline School District

Job Posted

August 25, 2023

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Meredith von Trapp

Contact Email

meredithvontrapp@gmail.com

Contact Phone

4258913372

Deadline to Apply

Location

North Bend, WA
United States
We believe in meeting a child’s educational needs beyond curricula and supports traditionally offered by schools. Policies procedures and practices are in place to ensure a physically and emotionally safe experience. We believe that genuine collaboration in the curriculum invites creativity, innovation and long-lasting positive relationships for children with the natural world. Waskowitz partners with nearly ten different school districts to provide quality innovative residential outdoor education. Living in nature, with nature provides opportunities to make connections and develop understandings of how our ecosystems work through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches. Residential Living and Learning Communities fosters a sense of place, sense of wonder for all that walk through our gates. Waskowitz Outdoor School teaches community and social living skills with intention. Magic happens!

Summary

The Residential Outdoor Educator will provide supervision and support for all Waskowitz programs
including, but not limited to, Outdoor School, Living History, Reconnecting Ourselves Outdoors to Succeed (ROOTS), Challenge Facilitation, Waskowitz Environmental Leadership & Service (WELS) and. Responsibilities include dining hall supervision, trail and hiking logistics, maintaining records, facilitating student-centered curriculum, promoting student growth, and monitoring the student’s safety and well-being while in the district’s care. The Outdoor Educator will be assigned a focus area during outdoor school: Science/Environmental Education Curriculum and Instruction or High School Leadership and Instruction. The OE assigned to HS Leadership and Instruction resides in the dormitories during overnight programs.

Compensation Information

Position Hours: 6.0 hrs/day

Position Type: Classified, Regular

Pay Rate: $20.30-$22.64/hour (+$2.00/hour for specific degree holders, see job description for more info)

Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Ongoing Training and Professional Learning
  • Retirement 

Health (medical, dental and vision) insurance benefits are provided through the Washington School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB).

Highline participates in Washington’s School Employees’ Retirement System and Teachers’ Retirement System, including a generous monthly employer contribution for eligible employees.

Highline also partners with various organizations and businesses to provide additional benefits to employees including discounts to local gyms and health centers, deals to purchase technology, and help when buying a home.