Nature Childcare Teachers

Plan and conduct a home like child development program that meets the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child. This should be done based on the goals and general curriculum plan of Tiny Green Trees. We are nature based, eco friendly center that serves as much organic and vegetarian food as possible. We honor the earth and the nourishment that it brings to us. We make it a priority to instill the love for nature in the children at the youngest age possible. Our days are spent mostly outdoors (when weather allows) as well as following a predictable daily rhythm.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist Lead Teachers in daily rhythms and care of children
• Learn and implement nature-based curriculum that supports the development of the child
• Supervise children and keep accurate record of children in attendance while in the center and off site in the “beyond space”
• Constantly work outside in most weather conditions, 4-7 hours per day
• Prepare organic meals and snacks in the center
• Communicate with children, parents, and other staff members
• Traverse a variety of landscape
• Position self in order to properly care for children
• Move and transport children weighing up to 50 pounds
• Complete 20 hours of continuing education per year
• Attend monthly staff meetings (usually held on the 2nd Saturday of the month)
   

Non Essential Job Functions:

• Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing classrooms, kitchen, and storage areas
• Complete closing and/or opening procedures
• Detect temperatures and flavors of served food
• Understanding and ability to learn how to use BrightWheel and Branch applications
• Ability to learn about and help take care of the center’s garden

How to apply:

Visit our website at Tinygreentrees.com or email owners directly at Kellyaubin@gmail.com.   

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