Company description

Job Title: Summer Children’s Educator (hiring multiple educators)
Status: Full-time / Non-Exempt/ Temporary
Duration:
June 16 - 20 (part-time schedule training week, in-person)
June 24, 2025 – August 25, 2025 (40 hours/week, full time schedule)
3 online, evening trainings sessions in late May & early June, prior to June 16 (Dates TBD)
Opportunities to continue part-time during the 2025-2026 school year may become available
Reports To: Youth and Families Program Manager
Location: Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands or Good Shepherd Center (Wallingford)
About Tilth Alliance
Tilth Alliance works in community with Washington farmers, gardeners and eaters to build a sustainable, healthy and equitable food future. Through our work we endeavor to promote and support the adoption of organic, regenerative, sustainable growing practices by farmers and gardeners throughout Washington; to make the food produced by these farmers and gardeners more accessible; and to inspire people to enjoy growing, cooking, and eating food that is both good for them, for their communities, and for the environment. The primary strategies we employ in this effort are advocacy, education and collaboration. Equity, inclusion and the promotion of a culture of anti-oppression are important outcomes expected of all the work we do.

Job description

About the Position
Our youth education programs invite young people to explore the interconnections of food, health, community, and the environment through hands-on and experiential learning activities on our farm and in our gardens, kitchen, and wetlands. At Tilth Alliance's summer camps, kids develop practical garden skills, learn about the animals and plants they encounter, and experience harvesting and cooking food they have helped grow.

Summer Children’s Educators co-teach alongside a team of educators to implement and adapt the Tilth Alliance summer camp curriculum and place-based activities in alignment with Tilth Alliance and Learning in Places’ philosophy and standards. The Summer Children’s Educator will guide children through hands on, outdoor science investigations and cooking activities; engage children in farm & garden stewardship tasks that create meaningful connections with the natural environment, food, health, and community.

Job Responsibilities
Co-lead designated groups of up to 20 campers, ages 3-15, focusing generally on ages 6-11; ensure the safety and emotional well-being of children in the group; able to manage groups of young children with enthusiasm and joy
Implement, prepare, and co-teach the Tilth Alliance Summer Camp curriculum and place-based activities with ease and confidence
Demonstrate accountability and professionalism as a representative of Tilth Alliance to the community involved in our youth programs 
Report and document incidents and administer first aid as necessary 
Co-facilitate two Saturday “Family Camp” programs for children (ages 1-3 or 3-5) and their adult caregivers. Dates are July 12, July 25, and August 9, and will be selected after hiring.
Support new Junior Counselors (ages 12-15) each week to camp policies and procedures; provide direct supervision and facilitate leadership opportunities that allow junior counselors to learn and grow
Support ongoing maintenance of outdoor learning areas at the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands and Good Shepherd Center Children’s Garden; contribute to farm and garden upkeep and operations as needed
Maintain cleanliness and organization of summer camp supplies and equipment
Demonstrate excellent customer service in interactions with camp families; refer higher level concerns to manager on site
Collect and organize camper information and attendance sheets
Uphold Tilth Alliance’s public safety policies in all interactions while at work
Photograph camp activities for newsletters and other promotional materials

Required Skills
Minimum age 18 years old
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Conservation or a related field OR 2 years of a combination of education and related experience necessary to fulfill the minimum job requirements
Experience leading outdoor education programming for children in Kindergarten-8th grade
Experience leading programming for ages 3-5 year-olds
Some hands-on experience with gardening/farming and/or environmental stewardship
Ability to lead cooking activities for children
Demonstrated ability and success working with people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds
Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Ability to problem solve and work in dynamic settings
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-directed and able to work independently as well as with a team
Able to transport self and materials (on occasion) to camp locations
Ability to lift 30 pounds related to lifting and carrying materials, gardening supplies and tools. Accommodation can be made if needed.
Current CPR/First Aid Certified, Washington State Food Worker Certified or ability to obtain after hire date; paid for by Tilth Alliance
Proof of Covid vaccination or booster, or ability to obtain after hire date
Clearance of mandatory state and national background check for working with children (background check run by Tilth Alliance upon to hire)

Desired Experience
Skills in art, music, and other creative pursuits
Demonstrated success working with non-English speaking communities
Conversational or fluent in non-English languages including but not limited to Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin), Vietnamese, Tagalog, Somali, Amharic

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

March 24, 2025