GUEST (SUBSTITUTE) OUTDOOR EDUCATOR (SY 2026-2027)

Highline Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility for SEBB after 6

Job summary

Highline Public Schools in Burien, WA, is seeking a Guest Outdoor Educator for the 2026-2027 school year. This substitute role supports Outdoor School, Living History, and leadership programs at the Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center, delivering nature-based, student-centered experiences.

The position is part-time, typically six hours per day, with additional hours during outdoor school and other programs. Ideal candidates will help mentor high school leaders and ensure the safety and well-being

Responsibilities

• Deliver nature-based, student-centered programs that connect students, families, and community with the land.
• Support Outdoor School, Living History, High School Recruitment and Leadership, Middle School Programming and visiting rental groups.

Job description

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GUEST (SUBSTITUTE) OUTDOOR EDUCATOR (SY 2026-2027) JobID: 7385

• Position Type:
  CLASSIFIED SUBSTITUTE/ GUEST OUTDOOR EDUCATOR
• Date Posted:
  8/11/2026
• Location:
  WASKOWITZ OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER

SUMMARY: This Outdoor Educator (OE) plays a key role in delivering nature-based, student-centered programs that connect students, families, and community members to each other and to the land. This position supports a range of programs offered by Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center including Outdoor School, Living History, High School Recruitment and Leadership, Middle School Programming, and customer service and educational programming for visiting rental groups. The OE also mentors high school leaders, facilitates hands‑on learning for participants, and ensures the safety and well‑being of all participants. Outdoor Educators are assigned responsibilities during Outdoor School: (Cabin Team or Trail Team) but are expected to be flexible in their responsibilities and scheduling depending on program needs. Each program has a different set of weekly hours. This is a 6 hour a day position. Additional hours can be added during outdoor school and other programs as needed.

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BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Our guest employees are eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package provided by SEBB after working 630 hours in a school year.

OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination, "neurodivergence" shall be defined as neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled.Any person having inquiries should contact:Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affimative Action, and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources, 206.631.3008; Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, [e-mail] ; [e-mail] ; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, [e-mail] ; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.