Forest School Teacher

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Organization

Kickapoo Valley Forest School

Job Posted

April 24, 2023

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Jonel Kiesau

Contact Email

kiesauj@lafarge.k12.wi.us

Contact Phone

608-639-0565

Deadline to Apply

Location

La Farge , WI
United States
KVFS is seeking an innovative teacher to join a collaborative team of 4K - 2nd grade educators serving young children in a public forest school charter. The teacher will be responsible for leading a class of students (grade TBD) with support from a paraeducator. The teacher will implement a child-led, place-based and inquiry-based forest school curriculum. School days will be balanced between an indoor classroom with an emphasis on outdoor play and exploration in the natural world.

Summary

KVFS is seeking an innovative teacher to join a collaborative team of 4K - 2nd grade educators serving young children in a public forest school charter. The teacher will be responsible for leading a class of students (grade TBD) with support from a paraeducator. The teacher will implement a child-led, place-based and inquiry-based forest school curriculum. School days will be balanced between an indoor classroom with an emphasis on outdoor play and exploration in the natural world.

Based on its mission, the KVFS curriculum is place-based within a forest school model centered around play. Three tenets of KVFS are: Daily nature immersion; Commitment to child-centered practices; and Fostering environmental stewardship. KVFS will be in its third year of operation during the 2023-2024 school year.

Essential Functions: Function as a member of the teaching team involving up to eight other educational professionals. Perform all aspects of classroom management, lesson planning, instruction, and assessment. Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, and in-services. Provide for ongoing collaboration and communication with student families.

Qualifications: This position requires a solid educational background including a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education. Applicants must have or be able to attain appropriate teaching licensure issued by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred.

Qualified applicants should have experience or competencies in some of the following:

  • Willingness to engage in substantial professional development regarding the forest school model and child-centered practices, including enthusiasm to learn from the KVFS Way
  • Successful early childhood/early elementary teaching experience
  • Working with children with differing developmental needs Familiarity with and passion for place-based or nature-immersion education Leadership skills, including the ability to work independently and to work effectively with groups and individuals
  • Curriculum development
  • Responding effectively to various needs in a quickly shifting environment
  • Family or community engagement initiatives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills Naturalist skills and knowledge of Wisconsin natural history
  • Facilitating and participating in an overall work environment of mutual respect and collaboration
  • Must be able to physically traverse the KVR landscape with ease and be comfortable teaching outdoors for full days, year round in all types of weather, and carry up to 50 pounds for short periods.
  • Applicants are encouraged to review the KVFS website for more information and context about our history, culture, and mission.
  • Application Process: Selection process may include multiple interviews, school visits, etc.
  • Compensation is regionally competitive and based on education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 letters of recommendation, speaking to above qualifications and experiences, to: gustafsonm@lafarge.k12.wi.us

Please feel free to contact: Meaghan Gustafson District Administrator La Farge Schools  gustafsonm@lafarge.k12.wi.us 608-625-2400 

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