Nature/Forest Preschool Teacher

Position Overview
We are seeking a warm, playful, and heart-centered educator to lead one of our preschool classes (ages 3–5) in a full-time role rooted in nature-based, child-centered learning.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in early childhood environments and understands that the preschool years are a time for deep connection, sensory exploration, and foundational social-emotional development. Our preschool teachers create spaces where children can move, imagine, explore, and build relationships with the land and one another.

We are especially excited to welcome someone who is bilingual or multilingual and inspired to bring language and cultural learning into daily rhythms in meaningful, joyful, and integrated ways.

Weekly Rhythm:

Monday-Thursday - Teaching, 8am-4pm (children present 9am-3pm)

Friday – Paid prep, planning, documentation, and team collaboration 

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (aligned with school calendar)
• Professional development stipend + paid training opportunities
• Dedicated weekly planning day
• Opportunities for growth into leadership roles
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture

Who You Are

• You value connection over control
• You are playful, patient, and grounded
• You see behavior as communication
• You are flexible, reflective, and collaborative

Why This Role Matters

This role supports children in some of their most formative years—helping them build a strong foundation of confidence, curiosity, emotional awareness, and connection to the natural world.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A resume
• A letter of interest/intent
• Three professional references

to info@wildroots.love using the position title in the subject line.

We encourage applicants to share not only their experience, but also their values and passions as they relate to this work.
Bilingual and multilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Learn more about this position and others at www.wildroots.love