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Job Posted
April 21, 2023
Job Category
Job Duration
Job Compensation Type
Remote
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Website
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Contact Name
Sandra
Contact Email
sandra@thornenature.org
Deadline to Apply
Location
United States
Job Purpose:
Ensure the well-being of the children in the school year preschool program and 8 weeks of summer camp. Nurture whole child development through supporting children in discovery and engaging with the emergent curriculum that arises from children’s play in nature.
Summary
Support the holistic development of young children and their relationship to the natural world through joyful, hands-on, place-based, developmentally appropriate experiences that nurture the whole child and foster an emotional connection to nature. Learn more at: www.thornenaturepreschool.org
Job Purpose:
Ensure the well-being of the children in the school year preschool program and 8 weeks of summer camp. Nurture whole child development through supporting children in discovery and engaging with the emergent curriculum that arises from children’s play in nature.
Principal Responsibilities:
• As part of a team of teachers, manage daily operations and supervise children in the preschool program (8:30am-1:30pm), 5 days per week (M-F)
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and positive environment for children utilizing nature as the organizing principle for all learning
• Collaborate with the Preschool Team in the development and implementation of daily practices and routines, as well as seasonal, place-based, emergent curricula that promote early childhood development and deep nature connection
• Observe and document children’s progress in the areas of their social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive development and communicate with parents about their child’s abilities and goals
• Communicate with parents about their child’s development and daily experiences, including the regular posting of photos and comments using the SeeSaw app and conducting parent-teacher conferences with written reports twice per school year
• Participate in family events and parent education programs • Ensure the indoor and outdoor learning environments are in good condition to support safe, engaging, rich in experience, and positive child development • Supervise aftercare at the Lafayette Preschool site 2-3 days/week (1:30-4:30 pm)
• Attend Preschool and Thorne staff meetings, training, teacher work and professional development days
Compensation Information
Pay: $42,000 per year for full time year round employees. Additional opportunities for 30-40 hour per week employees at $22 per hour
Benefits: Thorne offers a flexible benefit plan that may include: Health and Dental, Short and Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance 403B with 3% Match, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays) Dependent Care Assistance Plan, Employee Discount on Thorne programs.
How to Apply: Send resume and statement of interest, and/or questions regarding the position to sandra@thornenature.org with the subject line “Thorne Nature Preschool- Lead Teacher”