POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Urban Programs Lead Educator is a full-time, benefitted position, with opportunities for professional growth and development. The Lead Educator is responsible for the delivery and on-site coordination of IslandWood’s Seattle school day program. The program is taught by hourly educators at parks and outdoor locations around the city and augments curriculum for 4th and 5 th grade students in Seattle Public Schools. The curriculum uses a scientific learning approach and puts students’ own community at the center of learning. It seeks to spark in young people a sense of wonder, passion for learning and science, and a desire to care for and steward our environment.

Reports to:

Urban School Programs Coordinator

Position Location:

IslandWood’s Seattle office and program sites around Seattle, with occasional trips to IslandWood’s Bainbridge Island Campus and the Brightwater Center in Woodinville for meetings.

Responsibilities:

Delivery and On-site Coordination:

• Provide high quality, rigorous, culturally responsive instruction in urban ecology, ecosystems, stormwater, and technology to 4th and 5th grade students and teachers
• Drive supply van to program sites, manage supplies, communicate with classroom teachers and support curriculum development
• Assist with the training and mentoring of seasonal educators
• Communicate with educators regarding feedback, program information and scheduling via email and in person program briefing and debriefing

Coordinate Program Registration:

• Coordinate program registration using Salesforce database and other online tools
• Communicate with teachers regarding program registration

Project Support/Other:

• Support program data collection and reporting, and other relevant administrative tasks
• Support ongoing curriculum development and revision
• Participate in the design and implementation of evaluation procedures
• Support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community
• Collaborate with Urban School Programs team members for smooth working relations
• Participate in relevant IslandWood Education Team and all-staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental education, or equivalent
• At least two years of experience teaching elementary students (in either formal or informal settings)
• Demonstrated ability to work with elementary students and adults in a respectful, culturally-responsive way
• General knowledge of ecology, urban water systems/infrastructure, and other general science content · Interest in learning new computer programs and systems for project management
• Organized and detail-oriented · Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills
• Must be able to comply with and maintain a smoke-free and drug-free work environment
• Must pass child safety screening
• Possess a current Driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Must be able to drive IslandWood’s 15-passenger supply van (must be 25 years old or above)