Student Teaching Assistant

The Bush School is dedicated to valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, inspiring curiosity, motivating employees to take risks, and encouraging compassion and kindness. Our employees enjoy an environment that inspires creativity while being part of a collaborative community.

Student Teaching Assistant (Two-week Paid Internship Opportunity at the Bush Methow Campus in Mazama, WA)                    

Work Schedule: July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

                                 July 14, 2025 – July 18, 2025 (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

*This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship. 

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Summer Program team as Student Teaching Assistant. We are seeking a candidate who is able to support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency.  We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Camp Description: The Bush School Discovery Day Camp

(Ages 7-10)

In a week of outdoor exploration and artistic expression, students will discover the magical secrets of the woods and waters around The Bush School’s Methow Campus. Using all of their senses and a variety of tools, students will develop naturalist skills, play games, and create art from and inspired by nature. Highlights could include building forts in the woods, learning to identify plants and insects, pressing flowers, cooking delicious snacks, and creating self-portraits from found materials.  Friendships will develop and grow as students share feelings, ideas, and new experiences in a nurturing environment with caring instructors. Join us for a week of outdoor exploration, creativity, and summer fun!

While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to manage the key responsibilities and tasks listed below:

·         Create and sustain a positive camp culture and group dynamic

·         Support the delivery of instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences

·         Follow directions from staff while also taking initiative

·         Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and within the curriculum

·         Contribute to a responsible, student-centered learning environment that fosters engagement, inquiry, risk-taking, and confidence

•         Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned

Successful candidates will have:

• Communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with others
• Be patient and positive and find joy in the journey of promoting a lifelong love of learning
• Have proficient skills in the use of technology: including, but not limited to, Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, and Outlook 

Additional Requirements:

•          Must be at least 17 years old
• Meet the school’s standards when completing background screening
• Methow Valley resident preferred

Compensation/Benefit Information for this position:

·         This temporary, term-limited position is an hourly position that is paid $20.00 per hour

·         City of Seattle Sick and Safe Leave 

HOW TO APPLY 

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information.  In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.

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