Periwinkle Outdoor Explorers Substitute Teacher

Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you love helping kids explore, learn, and grow in nature? We want you to join our Periwinkle Outdoor Explorers team! A Nature-Driven, School Year, Preschool Program for 3.5-5 Year Olds.

As a Substitute Outdoor Preschool Instructor, you'll lead exciting, hands-on adventures in the great outdoors, helping young explorers discover the wonders of weather, flora, fauna, bugs, and more!

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
Experienced - You've worked with children and have a knack for mentoring and caring for little ones.
Reliable & Organized - You can take charge of a day of adventure, while keeping things on track.
Enthusiastic & Passionate - Your love for nature shines through, and you're excited to inspire little minds through creative activities with natural materials.

If you're ready to get outside, make learning fun, and spark curiosity in young adventurers, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now and help us cultivate young minds in nature!

Essential Duties

• Lead children in nature-based games and activities.
• Provide a safe, stimulating environment with age-appropriate activities.
• Set up and tear down program equipment and supplies.
• Interact professionally with participants, parents, and co-workers.
• Follow/adhere to all city policies and procedures, and safety program regulations and requirements.
• Represent the City in a positive and professional manner.
• Take initiative and possess strong work ethic.
• Perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain reliable, and punctual attendance.

Peripheral Duties

• Create innovative art, science and games.
• Maintain outdoor classroom equipment.

Program Location

• Edith Moulton Park 13710 108^th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

• Good communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Proficiency in standard computer software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification prior to the position start date.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years or older by the start date.
• Must successfully pass all phases of the pre-employment hiring process, including but not limited to reference checks and a national criminal background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience leading, mentoring, and caring for children.
• Reliable and organized.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the outdoors and nature.

Working Conditions & Physical Activities

• Performs work in an outdoor park setting with shelters and playgrounds.
• Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible.

Selection Process

• Cover letter (letter of interest) are required for consideration, resume is optional.
• Applicants should note how they meet the minimum qualifications within the cover letter.
• Applicants whose qualifications most closely match the requirements will be notified by phone, email, or NeoGov notices.
• Candidates selected for the job will be required to complete a national criminal background check.
• First review of applicants will be made by 15th day from original post date.