Preschool Education Coordinator

The Preschool Coordinator is responsible for facilitating NSEA’s preschool-aged education programs, including Keystone Nature Preschool and Camp Keystone. The coordinator evaluates the programs and creates a successful and positive learning environment. The Preschool Program Coordinator is also responsible for hiring, supervising, and evaluating Preschool Lead Teachers and summer Camp Educators. Lead Teachers assist in the facilitation of the school-year long program Keystone Nature Preschool, and Camp Educators facilitate Camp Keystone’s summer program. Additional responsibilities include tracking program metrics, maintaining supply inventory and supporting occasional NSEA events and programs. There are two Education Coordinators as part of NSEA’s Education Team, one which primarily leads the Students for Salmon Program for fourth graders, and one which primarily leads Keystone Nature Preschool Program.

Employee Classification: Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

Supervised by: Education Program Manager

Supervises: Preschool Staff, Interns, and volunteers

Essential Functions

Facilitate Keystone Nature Preschool-Estimated 70% of time

• Plan, promote, and facilitate NSEA’s Keystone Nature Preschool
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Preschool Lead Teachers
• Communicate with parents/guardians of students and maintain records through registration software.
• Create engaging newsletters and coordinate and plan bi-annual family-engagement events for parents/guardians
• Support children’s development with bi-annual family check-ins

Facilitate Camp Keystone Programming -Estimated 20% of time

• Plan, promote, and facilitate NSEA’s Camp Keystone summer camp program.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Camp Educators facilitating Camp Keystone, and provide administrative support.
• Communicate with parents/guardians of campers and maintain camper records through registration software.
• Create engaging newsletters and outreach content for parents/guardians and to share externally

Facilitate Students for Salmon Programming-Estimated 5% of the time

• Facilitate occasional fourth grade Students for Salmon Programming, including in-classroom lessons and field programming.
• Support the collection and maintenance of program data, including photos and restoration data.

Organization and Program Support-Estimated 5% of time

• Support additional Education efforts as needed, including teacher workshops and new program initiatives.
• Provide support to other programming efforts, cross training in respective programs, including assisting in Stream Stewards and Salmon Discovery programming.
• Table at outreach booths, assist in the production of outreach materials, conduct public presentations, update social media feeds, and assist with NSEA and community events.
• Attend staff meetings, board meetings, retreats, and NSEA events, as needed.
• Assist in maintenance, organization, and upkeep of program supplies, files, and vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Two years’ work experience with preschool aged youth
• Professional and effective written and oral communication skills
• Experience maintaining a functional office environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe suite, and databases
• Passion for NSEA’s mission in local salmon recovery; enthusiastic and energetic
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three years

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors with preschool aged youth
• Skills and knowledge of preschool development and utilizing emergent learning curriculum
• Working knowledge of Pacific salmon and Northwest natural history
• Work experience at a nonprofit

Working Conditions

Physical requirements of this job include being able to type and utilize a computer, work outdoors in all types of weather, and lift up to 40 lb. Movements include bending, sitting, standing, and walking on uneven terrain for 6-8 hours.

Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week with some flexibility in scheduled hours and hybrid work options. 

The position is approximately 60% field-based and 40% office-based but varies based on the season. Work weeks fluctuate and will include weekend and evening events.

Compensation

• $23 per hour, 40 hours per week
• Full benefits package including paid time off, sick leave, paid floating holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-contributed retirement account.