Campus School Program Manager

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IslandWood Overview 

Our mission at IslandWood is to provide exceptional learning experiences and to inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship. All our work sits at the intersection of environment, education, and justice. IslandWood is a team-oriented, collaborative organization that nurtures a respectful, professional workplace. We’re building a staff to reflect the diversity of the people we serve around the region. We embrace change and support a culture of learning, gratitude, and accountability. 

We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having a staff that authentically reflects the communities, we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Campus School Programs Manager is a full-time member of the professional education team. The Manager’s primary roles and responsibilities focus on: implementing the strategic vision of the School Overnight Program (SOP), supporting the Education for Environment and Community (EEC) Graduate Program, and supervising the SOP team.

This position supervises Program Coordinators, Staff Instructors, and Substitute Educators. This role will also provide occasional support for some of the elements of the Community Education and Summer Camp programs.

Job Title:                  Campus School Programs Manager
Classification:           Full-time/Annual; Salaried/Exempt
Pay Range:                $28.00 -$31.25/hour ($58,000-$65,000/year) + flat rate of $25/on-call day with regular hourly wage for any in person response

Housing:                   On-campus housing option is available at $700/month. On-campus housing is not required, but manager must live nearby to be able to respond to on-call needs. 

Work Schedule:       Monday thru Friday; 9am – 5pm with ~some evenings and weekend coverage. 

Work Location:        On-site - Bainbridge Island Campus

Benefit Package:     100% IslandWood paid Medical, Dental and Vision option for full-time staff

Additional Benefits:     

Life, Short and Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance program, flexible spending accounts and 401k with employer match (after 6 months of employment)

Paid Time off annual benefit:  

IslandWood offers 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 annual paid holidays and 80 hours of paid annual sick leave. (Time-off may be prorated during first year based on start date).

Remote Work:                 

IslandWood provides some flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week based on position, organization’s needs and employee’s performance, however during the first 6-months of employment it is expected that all work will be performed on-site.  Full-time remote work is not an option as this position is responsible for full oversight of on-Campus School Programs.  

PRIMARY AREAS OF OVERSIGHT 

• Curricular training, development, and documentation for all instructional staff and partner schools
• SOP budget
• Workforce planning and scheduling for SOP instructors and coordinators
• Observation and feedback for instructional staff
• Collaboration with EEC staff for graduate student training and delivery of SOP
• Collaboration with Communications staff for SOP information provided to all
• Collaboration with Facilities staff for maintenance and safety issues
• Collaboration with Accounting staff for budget topics
• Collaboration with the Registrar for school forms and documents
• Collaboration with other departments as needed
• Evaluation of SOP impacts
• Resides on-site and is on-call (may be off-site nearby) for evenings with programming
• Prioritization and project management of all SOP areas

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Two years of elementary school teaching experience, or equivalent training
• Two years of experience teaching elementary age students in a residential setting
• 5-10 years managing a team in a similar environment
• Experience planning and managing a departmental and program budget
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and social justice
  In-depth practical and theoretical understanding of Culturally Responsive Teaching and exploring curriculum for implicit bias
• Master’s degree in natural science, environmental education, or related field
• Experience working with and within diverse communities to develop shared visions and strategies
• Understanding of and first-hand experience in multicultural education
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification (can be provided by IslandWood)

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: 

• Demonstrate IslandWood's core values that enable teams and individuals to succeed with shared respect and purpose
• Support IslandWood’s strategic plan to expand our mission and impact, and commitment to mission, vision, values, and goals of IslandWood
• Commitment to support IslandWood’s work towards social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to comply with and maintain a drug-free and fragrance-free work environment
• Must pass child safety screening procedure, post-offer
• Must be fully vaccinated including booster against Covid-19, 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.  We encourage diverse applicants because we believe having a staff that authentically reflects the community, we serve is critical to our ability to be culturally responsive.