Lead the planning and implementation of the Comprehensive Campaign for IslandWood, driving major and planned giving programs to ensure campaign goals are met.

IslandWood’s Urban School Programs include programs for 4th grade students at urban parks and schoolyards, a suite of programs for 3rd – 8th grade students at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville, and post-program extension lessons at participating schools. All programs address the difficult problems of a more urbanized future by strengthening community connections and environmental awareness.

IslandWood’s Urban School Programs include programs at urban parks & schoolyards, a suite of programs at the Brightwater Center in Woodinville, & school district support in the form of teacher professional development & curriculum design. All programs address the difficult problems of a more urbanized future by strengthening community connections & environmental awareness.

by IslandWood Employment | April 6, 2017

As a Summer Programs Instructor you will be responsible for leading educational programming using a curriculum guide that integrates science, technology, arts, teambuilding, and adventure learning. IslandWood’s Summer Programs serve children entering 1st through 6th grade, and include mentoring teen volunteers for the summer.

Summer Programs Interns team with experienced field instructors to create, plan and provide a variety of educational programs for youth. Our programs are primarily day camps, with a couple specialty programs more focused on academics throughout the summer. All programs are united by a core framework that includes: embracing adventure, exploring concepts of stewardship, living and learning in community, and engaging with place.

The Staff Instructor is a seasonal, full-time member of the education team for IslandWood. During the 10-months of the school year, the Staff Instructor will teach each week of the SOP in alignment with established curriculum while ensuring culturally responsive instruction to engage all learners. The Staff Instructor supports School Partnerships Program as liaison with schools and providing in-classroom lessons. Responsibilities will include regular evening and occasional weekend teaching.

by IslandWood Employment | July 14, 2016

Connecting to Nature

Conservation and Behavior Change

K-12 EE

IslandWood has been delivering school programs (designed for 3rd-8th grade), community events, and teacher professional development workshops in partnership with King County Wastewater Treatment Division at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville since 2012. The Brightwater Center includes a wastewater treatment plant, 70 acres of natural area, and a state-of- the-art learning center, laboratory and exhibit hall.

June 23, 2016

Equity and Inclusion

Guidelines for Excellence

K-12 EE

Sustainable Cities and Communities

The Staff Instructor is a full-time, seasonal member of the IslandWood Education team. Our integrated curriculum uses the environment as the context for fostering community and environmental stewardship for over 4,000 elementary students and 300 teachers, each year, most from the greater Puget Sound area. We intentionally work with and support schools across the socio-economic spectrum. IslandWood is located on Bainbridge Island, a short, 35-minute ferry ride from Seattle.

The School Overnight Program (SOP) Coordinator is a member of the full time professional education staff for IslandWood. SOP’s integrated curriculum uses the environment as the context for fostering community and environmental stewardship for over 4,000 elementary students and 300 teachers, each year, most from the greater Puget Sound area.

March 28, 2016

Climate Change Education

Connecting to Nature

K-12 EE

IslandWood invites children and adults alike 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-olds through those entering 9th grade. Running from late June through mid-August, these experiences directly address IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.