Outdoor Preschool Lead Teacher

Organization: Fidalgo Nature School

Job Type: Part-time, seasonal

Location: Anacortes, WA

Salary: $25.43 per hour (paid school holidays, spring and winter break).

Our licensed forest school is based from Deception Pass State Park and aims to provide inclusive, high-quality education, grounded in emergent outdoor play. The outdoor classroom presents an engaging, dynamic environment for this; our teachers are an essential part of helping students develop a sense of connection with nature, build themes of compassion, respect and stewardship, and learn through exploration and play. We operate on Coast Salish land, and Indigenous life, past and present, is an important part of what students learn about at Fidalgo Nature School.

Closing Date: March 15, 2026

Learn more and apply here.

Lead Teacher/Forest Summer Program Guide

Organization: Kaleidoscope Forest School

Job Type: Full-time, part-time available; permanent, temporary also available

Location: Eastsound, WA

Salary: $25.00/ hour (also provide affordable rent of $800/month includes power, water, internet, trash, and free laundry facilities).

Join KALEIDOSCOPE on Orcas Island as a Lead Teacher & Forest Summer Program Guide! Inspire 6–10 year olds through nature-based, play-led outdoor education in a supportive, community-focused setting. Design creative curriculum, foster social-emotional growth, and connect children with the local ecosystem. Enjoy a competitive wage plus affordable housing in a cozy travel trailer. This is a unique chance to grow professionally while exploring one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful places. If you’re passionate about outdoor learning and eager to make a difference, apply now and be part of something truly special!

Closing Date: April 1, 2026

Learn more and apply here.

Instructors at Nature-Based Day Camp

Organization: Camp Wa-Ya

Job Type: Full-time and part-time available, permanent and temporary also available

Location: Tumwater, WA

Salary: $770/week ($19.25/hour)

Join us in beautiful Olympia, WA this summer! Camp Wa-Ya, a nature-based program in Olympia, Washington, is hiring Day Camp Instructors to lead programming for kids ages 6-13. You'll work with another instructor to lead a group of 9-13 campers through the parks and lakes of the South Sound. Our programs intertwine outdoor adventure, science education, Indigenous knowledge and FUN! Weekly themes include marine biology, geology, survival, and outdoor cooking.

Closing Date: February 28, 2026

Learn more and apply here.

Field Naturalist

Organization: Environmental Science Center

Job Type: Part-time, seasonal

Location: Burien, WA

Salary: $21.00/hour; $22.00/hour for bilingual naturalists

Environmental Science Center is hiring Field Naturalists to teach our school-based field study programs and public programs! Naturalists facilitate field lessons in and around our forests, beaches and streams. They model stewardship behavior and engage with students and community members about environmental education.

Closing Date: February 23, 2026

Learn more and apply here.

NSEA Stream Stewards Internship

Organization: Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Bellingham, WA

Salary: This position is unpaid. A stiped of $800 is available upon completion of the internship

The Stream Stewards Internship position includes opportunities to learn about, experience, and actively participate in the different facets of NSEA’s work based on individual interests and availability. The primary role of this quarterly position is to lead volunteers in restoration and stewardship activities at community work parties on Saturdays. Interns will support volunteer events in different capacities such as shuttle driving, leading small groups, and supporting educational components like macroinvertebrate identification while working collaboratively with the team. These community work parties are held throughout Whatcom County, where volunteers join NSEA to plant native species, remove invasive species, and more to improve salmon habitat.

Closing Date: March 3rd, 2026

To learn more here, and apply here.

Summer Camp & Education Operations Manager

Organization: IslandWood

Job Type: Full-time, seasonal

Location: Bainbridge Island, WA

Salary: $29.80 - $31.25 an hour 

The Campus Summer Camp and Education Operations Manager oversees all logistics, hiring, supervision, materials, camp curriculum, campus education team-wide information technology platforms, and day programs. 

In addition, this position oversees the Artist-In-Residence program, including recruiting, scheduling, training, supervising and debriefing artists for both school and community education programs. The manager also supports the School Overnight Program (SOP) coordinators, is an emergency substitute, and sometimes helps staff with community education programs in the evenings and weekends. The position oversees the scheduling, training and staffing for delivery of all day programs during the school year.

Closing Date: Open until filled

Learn more and apply here.