Summer Programs Instructor; Pre K – K – Brightwater

Island Wood Overview

Island Wood Summer Camps at the Brightwater Center invite 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. At the Brightwater Center, Island Wood operates traditional day camp programs for campers entering 1st grade through those entering 6th grade, and half‑day programs for PreK through Kindergarten students (starting at age
4). Running from late June through mid‑August, these experiences directly promote Island Wood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship.

Summer Programs Instructors are responsible for leading educational programming using curriculum that integrates science, technology, arts, teambuilding, and adventure learning. On weeks when we have PreK/K camper groups, PreK‑K instructors will spend their mornings co‑leading a group of up to 6 campers (ages 4‑5), and will provide afternoon support to other instructors as an activity lead for campers entering 1st through 6th grade.

On weeks when we don’t have PreK/K campers, this position will provide field trip support for the 5th/6th grade camp group. Brightwater programs take place at the Brightwater Education Center in Woodinville. The Center is located on King County property and includes a wastewater treatment plant, 72 acres of natural area, and a state‑of‑the‑art learning center, laboratory and exhibit hall.

Our camp programs utilize the features of the Brightwater Center including the ponds, streams, well‑equipped laboratories, and the wastewater treatment plant itself.

Job Title:

Summer Programs Instructor (Pre‑K – K) – Brightwater

Job Type: Seasonal/Hourly/Non‑exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Work Hours:

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Duration: 22 June thru 10 August 2026

Pay Rate: $23.98/Hour

Work Location:

On site:
Bright Water Center

Benefit Package:
This is a seasonal position entitled to sick/safe time

• Develop and co‑teach week‑long half‑day camp programs for children ages 4‑5.
• Collaborate with other camp instructors to plan and facilitate afternoon activities, supervise aftercare, and support field trips for other camper groups (ages 6‑11).
• Abide by Brightwater’s safety procedures and protocols as stated in your Summer Camp Instructor Handbook and ensure the safety of participants at all times.
• Mentor teen volunteers.
• Participate in staff training.
• Attend daily debrief and prep meetings.
• Support Island Wood’s strategic plan to expand our mission and impact, and commitment to mission, vision, values and goals of Island Wood.
• Demonstrate commitment to Island Wood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• Current First Aid & CPR certification required
• At least two years’ experience in teaching Pre‑K and Kindergarten‑aged children, in a formal and/or environmental education capacity.
• Ability to work as a collaborative and cooperative team member
• 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 and responding to parent concerns
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug‑free work environment
• Must pass child safety screening procedure; post‑offer

Island Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.