Maritime Education Instructor

As the Maritime Education Instructor, you will oversee NWM’s everyday operations and instruction at MHS. You'll plan and implement NWM’s independent programming, collaborating with MHS staff to develop exciting projects and contribute to the school's dynamic environment. Utilize your expertise in project-based learning, teaching, youth mentorship, and maritime industries to lead students in a variety of engaging contexts:

• Maritime-related lessons aboard our 40-foot educational vessel, Admiral Jack, including Vessel Operations and Marine Science
• Certificate courses in the classroom, such as Washington Boater’s Education Cards
• Boat design and construction in our on-site woodshop
• Place-based, maritime-focused trips off campus in partnership with organizations and businesses

Your unique blend of educational and maritime skills will enhance our operations and instructional capabilities. You'll bring innovative education to life through project design and group facilitation, emphasizing a student-centered approach that celebrates individual strengths and passions. Your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the maritime industry will ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students.

NWM is an innovative non-profit organization offering a vibrant work environment where collaboration, open communication, and teamwork thrive. We are dedicated to providing transformative maritime experiences for our students. As a founding partner of MHS, part of the Highline Public School District in Des Moines, WA, we are committed to a student-centered, maritime-focused, and equity-driven approach.

GENERAL OPERATIONS

While the primary focus of this position is the direct planning and instruction of maritime-related experiences at MHS, the Maritime Education Instructor works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non-profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it's participating in all-hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally doing some literal heavy lifting.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Full description and online application
• Deadline for applications: Open until filled
• Ideal start date will be in August 2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching in hands-on alternative learning environments
• Strong professional skills including organization, time management, and accountability 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills 
• Strong relationship-building with students, families, and school partners 
• Experience and ability to work with and understand the developmental nature of our young people with a focus on developing their innate skills
• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn Maritime Skills
• Current CPR & FA certification or a willingness to enroll in classes upon hiring
• Valid WA State Driver’s License
• Work offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug test. Throughout employment with Northwest Maritime Center, certain boat-related program employees will be enrolled in a random drug testing program administered by the Maritime Consortium, in compliance with the Coast Guard mandatory drug testing regulation, as contained in 46 CFR part 16.

WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE

• Position will require onsite work on the MHS Campus at 615 S 200th St, Des Moines, WA 
• Regular shift is 8 am to 4 pm, with occasional shifts due to programming schedule
• Position is full-time, 40 hours/week
• Reports to: Maritime Education Manager

NWM is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving towards being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.