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Maritime Education Instructor (Year Round)
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The Maritime Education Instructor is responsible for Northwest Maritime’s (NWM) everyday operations and instruction at the Maritime High School (MHS). You will plan and implement NWM’s independent programming, and in collaboration with MHS staff develop projects and contribute to the function of the school. Utilize your experience in project-based learning, teaching, youth mentorship, and maritime-related industries to lead students in a variety of contexts:
Maritime-related lessons aboard our 40-foot educational vessel, Admiral Jack, including Vessel Operations and Marine Science
Certificate courses in the classroom, including Washington Boater’s Education Cards
Boat design and construction in the on-site woodshop
Place-based, maritime-focused trips off campus in collaboration with partner organizations and businesses
Your unique blend of education and maritime skills will enhance our school's operations and instructional capabilities. Your experiences showcase innovative education through project design and group facilitation, emphasizing a student-centered approach that celebrates individual strengths and passions. Your dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the maritime industry ensures a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. We look forward to the valuable contributions you will make to our team and the students we support.
NWM is an innovative non-profit organization, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas, and teamwork allow us to provide transformative maritime experiences for our students. NWM is a founding partner of MHS, part of the Highline Public School District in Des Moines, WA. This school approach is student-centered, maritime-focused, and equity-driven.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement authentic and engaging maritime-focused curriculum through project-based learning aligned to MHS competencies, academic and industry standards, and the MHS maritime curriculum map
Provide direct instruction using inclusive instructional techniques to differentiate for and accommodate all students and learning styles
Collaborate with maritime industry partners to design relevant and engaging learning opportunities for students that can support their career and educational growth
Establish and maintain safe and inclusive learning environments
Support the implementation of meaningful projects with MHS teachers that blend academics, industry/workforce skills, and social-emotional learning that culminate in exhibitions of learning at regular intervals
Support the operational needs of the NWM program, including program gear, maintenance, and the logistics of implementing all our programs
Support the growth of a physically and emotionally safe school culture through participation in staff training, regular staff meetings, and collaborative planning times
Participate in community engagement and student recruitment events and activities
GENERAL OPERATIONS
While the primary focus of this position is the direct planning and instruction of maritime-related experiences at MHS, the Maritime Education Instructor works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non-profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it's participating in all-hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally doing some literal heavy lifting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience teaching in hands-on alternative learning environments
Strong professional skills including organization, time management, and accountability
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong relationship-building with students, families, and school partners
Experience and ability to work with and understand the developmental nature of our young people with a focus on developing their innate skills
Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn Maritime Skills
Current CPR & FA certification or a willingness to enroll in classes upon hiring
Valid WA State Driver’s License
Work offers are contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and drug test. Throughout employment with Northwest Maritime Center, certain boat-related program employees will be enrolled in a random drug testing program administered by the Maritime Consortium, in compliance with the Coast Guard mandatory drug testing regulation, as contained in 46 CFR part 16.
HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS
Experience teaching in hands-on alternative learning environment, preferably in the following areas: Marine sciences and resource management, vessel/ boat operations design or marine construction, engineering, design, and construction
Multi-lingual and/or ASL skills
Experience working with English Language Learners
Experience with positive youth development and supporting the social and emotional needs of students
Experience with Project Based Learning, Performance Assessment and/or Mastery-based Assessment
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential: 25T license and above
Experience or certification as a paddling instructor or guide
Experience teaching shop safety and woodworking
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit your resume with the online application
Deadline for applications: Open until filled
Ideal start date is August 2024
WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE
Position will require onsite work on the MHS Campus at 615 S 200th St, Des Moines, WA 98198
Regular shift is 8 am to 4 pm, with occasional adjustments due to programming schedule
Occasional weekend work may be required
NWM main offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368
Position is full-time, 40 hours/week
Reports to: Maritime Education Manager
WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS
$22 - $25 per hour, non-exempt
100% company paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance + contributions to HSA account
Matching contributions to a SIMPLE IRA retirement fund after 1 year of employment
Paid time off: accrues 2 weeks of vacation per year, 17 paid holidays in a calendar year, & 1 hour of sick time accrued per every 25 hours worked
Employee discounts
NWM is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving towards being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.