Hi there! Thank your for your interest in joining our team. Please find our job descriptions listed below:
1 Job Available: Preschool/Kindergarten Outdoor Teacher
Logistics:
Dates & Hours:
Academic Year Working Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM – starting September 2, 2025
Summer Camp Working Hours may differ.
Preschool/Kindergarten (3-6 years) Teacher Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher to join our outdoor learning team. This position will work alongside the Lead Teacher to learn daily routines, communication patterns, etc. 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 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 (ex. 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.
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.
If you feel that you could be a good fit, please send a cover letter along with your CV and a list of three references to info.ferngrove@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Fern Grove Cooperative Learning 