Want to join our team of educators who are making an impact on Whidbey Island's learning community? We are looking to fill the below positions:​

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1- Afterschool program teachers and/or summer camp teachers (part time) - ONGOING

 

​Location: Whidbey Island (South Whidbey, Coupeville, Oak Harbor)

Job Type: Seasonal/Part-Time. Afterschool hours are after 3:30pm on week days, andSaturday mornings. Teachers can pick the hours that fit their schedule

About Us: Whidbey Island Language, Art & STEM Center (WILASC) was founded in 2023 with themission to provide opportunities for children and adults to explore their interests and develop new skills in languages, STEM and the arts. Our programs are diverse in nature, butall are guided by the same criteria: to nurture students’ intellectual curiosity, develop their critical thinking skills and a global mindset, and inspire their lifelong love of learning.

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Role overview

Are you a teacher who wants to share more of your talents with the local community andchildren? Do you have a special subject that you are passionate about and want to teachothers? Do you love children: teaching them, inspiring them, entertaining them?WHIDBEY ISLAND LANGUAGE, ART & STEM CENTER (WILASC) is looking for people like you to join our team of teachers for seasonal camps, short courses, workshops, andafterschool enrichment classes during the school year.

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We strive to offer classes for avariety of age groups from 4-18 as well as for adults. Many of these classes have eithernever been taught locally before, or else discontinued by other providers due to Covid andother factors.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for you to make a positive impact on thelearning journey of Whidbey’s student community!

DETAILS:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR BOTH SUMMER CAMP TEACHERS AND AFTER-SCHOOLTEACHERS IN:- Languages (Spanish, Chinese, French, etc.)- STEM (robotics, coding, marine science, space science, LEGO STEM, herbal science,farming, marine science, and other outdoor STEM-based education)- ART: art, photography, film-making, writing, music, performing art, etc.)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:TIME COMMITMENT: These are independent contractor positions on a part-time/freelance basis. You propose your hours, subjects, students’ age group, and location you want toteach (choose between South, Central and North Whidbey). Your teaching schedule mayneed to synchronize with our classroom availability, but other than that you are welcome topick the hours that work best around your other jobs and commitments.

 

CURRICULUM: We invite you to propose your curriculum for the courses you teach. We canalso offer support and resources if you need help with curriculum building.

 

REQUIREMENTS: Our team of teachers is diverse in age, background, and area of expertise – we value the experiences you can bring to the table. In general, these are the qualities we are looking for:

 

• Expertise in your subject: languages, art or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering& Math) subjects, acquired through training and/or teaching. Previous teaching/mentoring experience is highly desirable

• Experience in classroom management is essential (or else, you must be open and willing to learn to hone this skill set). We would love to work with teachers who are comfortable with and enjoy the fun, creativity, and challenges of working with a diverse group of students, including teaching, motivating, entertaining, andmanaging them while creating a positive and nurturing learning environment for the group.

• Possess a growth mindset and be open to learning and growing with the team to constantly improve our offerings.

• Be responsible, reliable, and professional. Exercise sound judgment and appropriate conduct when interacting with students, parents/caregivers, and other stakeholders.• Background check is required for all teachers

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COMPENSATION:•

- Competitive pay based on experience

-  Teachers are responsible for their own income tax and professional liabilityinsurance (we can support with setting up insurance for your service).

 

OTHER PERKS•

• Marketing and administrative support so that you only need to focus on what you love to do best: teaching.

• Your kids enjoy your class for free•

• Staff discount: 25% OFF for one WILASC class during the time you teach at WILASC

• Free training and professional development

• Bring your child to work: so long as you can manage your child without affecting thequality of your class.

• Being part of an awesome, inspiring team of teachers and educators who are makinga difference to Whidbey’s community

 

!Please send your resume or questions to: hello@wilasc.com with the subject: APPLYINGFOR TEACHING POSITION. Thank you

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2- Summer camp teachers (part time/seasonal) - ONGOING​

Please see the job description in links above and send your resume or inquiries to hello@wilasc.com. Thank you.