IslandWood Summer Camp Overview:

IslandWood Summer Camps on Bainbridge Campus invites 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. IslandWood operates traditional day camp programs for campers 4 years-old through those entering 8th grade. Running from late-June through early-August, these experiences directly address IslandWood’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning and environmental and community stewardship. We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having staff who authentically reflect the communities we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive. 

We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having staff who authentically reflect the communities we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive.

Position Description:
Summer Programs Instructors (Pre-K through K) are responsible for leading educational programming using curriculum that integrates science, technology, arts, teambuilding, and adventure learning. PreK-K instructors will spend their mornings co-leading a group of up to 12 campers (ages 4-5) and will provide afternoon support to other instructors as an activity lead for campers entering 1st through 6th grade.

Job Title:                            Pre-K/K Summer Camp Assistant Instructor  

Reports to:                      Campus Summer Camp & Education Ops Manager

Job Type:                        Seasonal/Part-time, Hourly/Non-exempt

Work Schedule:              Monday through Friday

Work Hours:                    8:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Job Duration:                  22 June thru 08 August 2026                   

Start Date:                           22 June 2026

Pay Rate:                          $21.07 per hour

Work Location:               On site:  Bainbridge Island Campus (Bainbridge Island, WA)

Benefit Package:            This is a seasonal position entitled to sick/safe time at an accrual rate of 0.038460 per hour worked

Remote Work:                   This is an-onsite position with no remote work options

Responsibilities:

• 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 and supervise aftercare for other camper groups (ages 4-5).
• Abide by Bainbridge Island Campus safety procedures and protocols as stated in your Summer Camp Instructor Handbook and always ensure the safety of participants.
• Participate in staff training.
• Demonstrate IslandWood's core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose
• Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Support IslandWood’s strategic plan to expand our mission and impact, and commitment to mission, vision, values and goals of IslandWood.
• Attend daily debrief and prep meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Current First Aid & CPR certification required
• Ability to work as a collaborative and cooperative team member
• Comfortable working with kids of diverse ages, backgrounds, and developmental stages
• Strong work ethics, punctual, flexible, dependable, and responsible
• Excellent interpersonal skills with staff, campers, and families
• Skilled at spreading calm and responding to parent concerns
• Must be 16 years old by June 1, 2026
• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free work environment
• Must pass child safety screening procedure, post-offer

IslandWood 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.