If you like being outside every day, learning alongside joyous young people, and working in a responsive, professional environment, then you have found your new job! There is no better way to capture the hearts of Baltimore City youth for their city than to help them explore these beautiful pockets of Earth while so young.

Summary

The Forest Preschool and Childcare at Carrie Murray Nature Center provides children with a first school experience that is playful, explorative, and immersed in nature! The Forest Preschool Teacher is responsible for facilitating programming for children ages 2-5 years old. In this position, co-teachers are committed to providing daily experiences for their students explore the forest through unstructured play, intentional learning, and hands-on interactions in nature, which supports implementing a nature-based curriculum informed by developmentally appropriate practices as recognized by MSDE licensing and NAEYC standards. Co-teachers are responsible for maintaining safe, developmentally appropriate environments both inside the classroom and when learning outdoors. Implementation includes observation, scaffolding learning, and documentation of children's skills, interests, and growth as well as close collaboration with the Forest Preschool team to best meet all children's needs. Co-teachers are responsible for regular communication with families, co-workers, and administrators, and all communication should be guided by a desire to listen to and speak compassionately with both children and adults. Position includes professional development and on-going evaluation.

The position includes embodying a commitment to nature education and requires thoughtful planning for learning experiences (primarily outdoors) to prepare Baltimore’s youngest stewards for kindergarten.

You can learn more about the forest preschool program on our website. If you are interested in applying, please email Mepi Neill at mneill@baltimorecity.gov.

Compensation Information

Teachers are paid $18-20 per hour, based on experience. This is a part-time job with no health benefits. Positions are 30-34 hours per week. After 90 days of employment, BCRP employees qualify for 40 hours of Safe and Sick Leave, which is paid time off. Teachers whose children attend the program enjoy a 50% discount for tuition.

We are always advocating for the positions and benefits our teachers deserve. We hope to continue to better the opportunities here at Forest Preschool!