Job Title: Learning Experience Educator 

Location: SeaTac WA 

Department: Education

Reports To: Laurie Stamp, Learning Experience Manager 

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.85 per hour 

Employment Type: part-time (up to 30 hours weekly)

FLSA Status: non-exempt  

About the Organization:

African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) is a culturally rooted, community-founded organization led by visionary Black women and a community Board of Directors. ACHD works towards an informed African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community engaged in the holistic development of families, communities, and the environment. ACHD focuses on equitable and culturally relevant health, legal, and educational services; housing stability and economic growth; and land-use, real estate, and property development. ACHD staff speak 13 languages, and over 80% identify as Black or People of Color.

Job Summary:

The Learning Experience Educator position will work closely with the Learning Experience Manager and other members of the department to deliver vibrant, culturally relevant education programs for African Diaspora youth to families in King County. The ideal candidate is an educator who is ready to collaborate with students through the learning process and is comfortable working in informal educational settings, particularly outdoors. The Learning Experience Educator will occasionally facilitate field trips, team events and overnight camping trips depending on the season. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Support education program classes and field trips

· Transport students safely in a van to field trip destinations

· Check-in and check-out students from programs according to ACHD policy

· Collaborate with the community outreach team to communicate with caregivers as needed

· Maintain teaching tools and spaces

· Demonstrate stewardship and an appreciation for outdoor learning

· Other duties as assigned by the K-12 Education Manager and Community Engagement Supervisor

Direct Reports:  

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

African Community Housing Development provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination regarding race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

ACHD is committed to diversity in the workplace and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

  Required Qualifications:

· Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong verbal communication and writing skills

· Knowledge of differentiated classroom and behavior management techniques

· Experience working respectfully with diverse communities, including non-English speakers

· Enthusiasm for STEAM education

· Regular weekday evening availability, and occasional weekend availability for camping trips

· Valid WA state driver license

· National background check

Preferred Qualifications:

· 2 years’ experience educating in outdoor context

· Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent experience 

· Fluency in an African language, especially Somali, Amharic, Tigrinya or Swahili

· Current WA state teaching certification

· CPR and First Aid certified