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Hi there! Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please find our job descriptions listed below:

Dates & Hours:

Academic Year Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, with additional planning meetings

Summer Camp Working Hours may differ.

Elementary Teacher (6-10 years) Position Overview:
Logistics:
Dates: Monday through Thursday
Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Planning Meeting Times TBD outside of these hours

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate teacher to join our outdoor learning team. This position will begin by supporting the Lead Teacher, learning and implementing our routines, communication patterns, etc., before stepping up as a co-Lead. The ideal candidate will foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment for students aged 5-10 years, guiding children in social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth informed by our natural landscape and student interests. Through outdoor exploration, hands-on and project-based learning, they’ll encourage social/emotional development, independence, and integrate academic themes and areas of learning.

Responsibilities: Fostering a nurturing, safe outdoor classroom environment, by:

Implementing a planned curriculum, which includes nature-based activities, child-led and informed areas of learning, hands-on play, nature hikes, and more.

Maintaining responsibility for the whole group while anticipating and mitigating potential risks for the children’s safety.

Providing support while encouraging independence in day-to-day routines and tasks.

Supporting children’s emotional and social development by promoting cooperative play, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Encouraging curiosity and a love for the natural world by engaging children in sensory exploration and imparting strategies in risk assessment of the environment.

Practicing clear, honest and transparent communication with Directors and Co-Teachers about safety concerns or questions, information about child conflicts, and sharing daily highlights during designated check-ins.

Maintaining a positive attitude and bolstering student confidence and resilience.

Modeling inclusivity by ensuring all children feel valued and respected in their interactions with one another and nature.

Displaying professional standards of communication in all interactions with staff, students, and parents.

Desired Skills & Certifications:

Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification

Pass LiveScan & Background Check

Bachelor’s Degree in Education preferred

Physical ability to spend extended time outdoors, with hiking and moderate physical activities. Teachers & Support must be able to remain outside during school sessions in inclement weather.

Compensation:

$20-30/Hour, depending on qualifications & prior experience. An extra $1/hour to anyone who is Bilingual/Biliterate in English/Spanish.

Retirement Account with employer matching up to 3% available.

Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher (3-6 years) Position Overview:
Logistics:
Dates: Monday through Thursday
Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Planning Meeting Times TBD outside of these hours

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Preschool Teacher to join our outdoor learning team. This position will begin by supporting the Lead Teacher, learning and implementing our routines, communication patterns, etc., before stepping up as a co-Lead. The ideal candidate will assist in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our Fiddlehead Group (ages 3-6), encouraging their development and independence through outdoor exploration, nature-based play, and hands-on learning. The co-teacher will help foster a deep connection with nature while guiding children in social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.

Responsibilities: Fostering a nurturing, safe outdoor classroom environment, by:

Implementing the planned curriculum, which includes nature-based activities, child-interest-led learning, hands-on, messy play, nature walks, and more.

Maintain responsibility for the whole group, keeping an accurate count and an eye on everyone to ensure the children’s safety.

Providing support to children throughout the day, such as supporting them to independently put their things away, open their lunch items, and use the restroom (either toilet or nature bathroom trips). They may need assistance to complete the task after they have shown they’ve tried to do it themselves.

Support children’s emotional and social development by promoting cooperative play, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Encourage curiosity and a love for the natural world by engaging children in sensory exploration of the environment.

Communicating with the Directors about safety concerns or questions, information about child conflicts, and sharing daily highlights during moments of calm.

Maintain a positive attitude and bolster student confidence in resilience (e.g., on rainy days, encourage them by saying “Your gear is keeping you dry!” and “I’m getting wet too, but we can do hard things together!”)

Support inclusivity by ensuring all children feel valued and respected in their interactions with nature and their peers.