Nature Preschool Educator

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Organization

Little Bugs Nature Preschool

Job Posted

October 30, 2023

Job status

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Lisa Poe

Contact Email

littlebugsnaturepreschool@gmail.com

Contact Phone

4439758510

Deadline to Apply

Location

Prince Frederick, MD
United States
Do you want to join a nature preschool that plays and learns outdoors year-round with students ages 2- 5 years old? Join the young Muddy Bugs in exploring the magic of nature year-round and in all weather! You will be guide, playmate and facilitator in a play- based environment along the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.

Summary

Work alongside an experienced nature-based early childhood educator and see the benefits of learning outdoors with young students. 

Job Skills Required:

  • You must be okay with getting down in the dirt with the children
  • You must love NATURE and be comfortable in it all year round and in all weather- don't worry if you don't know the native plants and butterflies our little Naturalists will teach you in no time
  • The ability to sing in tune is not necessary, however, the ability to sing out of tune in front of a crowd is essential.
  • You must be able to distribute warm hugs as required.
  • Possessing the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people is of the utmost importance.
  • Pretending to eat Play-Doh and mudpie creations realistically is required, and that of drinking numerous cups of pretend tea.
  • You must have the ability to read a children's book, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page.
  • Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special, and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like this on!
  • A passed background check, punctuality and reliability are required

Required Work Hours are:

  • Monday & Tuesday 1 PM- 4 PM

Compensation Information

  • $25/hour 
  • includes a stipend for teacher gear after successful employment 
  • includes stipend for additional teacher trainings