"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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Job Openings
The Salish Sea School is always on the lookout for ocean-loving educators. If you have a passion for all things aquatic, and a knack for inspiring young minds in the great outdoors let us know you're out there! We have one position open listed below.
Staffing needs change from time to time and it will be great to hear of your interest so we can reach out if an opportunity arises. You may contact us at admin@thesalishseaschool.org
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Open Position:
FUN AND IMPACTFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, ONE WEEK THIS SUMMER
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Description: The Salish Sea School, in collaboration with GEAR UP, is seeking to hire two mentors from June 24-28, 2024.
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Guardianes del Mar is a five-day boat and island-based program designed to spark interest in marine ecosystems and highlight the connections between water quality, marine life, and human impacts.
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Students will participate in hands-on learning experiences, sea adventures, and field investigations to deepen their knowledge and appreciation for the Salish Sea's unique habitats and the species that inhabit them.
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This week-long summer program was designed to provide a cohort of 30 rising Latinx 8th-grade students in the Skagit Valley with the opportunity to learn about and study the Salish Sea.
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Mentors will help support students in and around the Salish Sea onsite in Anacortes.
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Mentors will be supported and supervised by staff from The Salish Sea School and GEAR UP school district staff.
One day of two hours of virtual training at least one week before the program will be required.
Applications close April 12, 2024.
