Outdoor Preschool Lead Teacher

In this role, you will work alongside a Lead Teacher, an Assistant Teacher and a Trustees of the Reservation naturalist, hiking on miles of trails each morning with your 14 student and contributing to the smooth running of the classrooms at our historic farm house school.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher to develop and implement a nature-based curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of 3.9 to 5-year-olds.
• Lead and supervise a classroom of 14 students, ensuring their safety, engagement, and well-being.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive environment that encourages exploration and a love for nature.
• Communicate effectively with parents about their child’s progress and experiences.
• Adapt activities to suit changing weather conditions and seasonal changes, integrating nature into daily learning.
• Maintain accurate records of students' progress, attendance, and any incidents.

Benefits and Working Conditions

We pride ourselves on creating supportive and positive working conditions for our teachers through:

· low teacher-student ratios (1:8)

· 2 weeks of flexible PTO

· 3 additional paid weeks off when school is closed (July 4th week, last week in August and Christmas break)

· All trainings paid and time compensated, including 4 paid professional development days each year

· 14 federal and state holidays off, including a 3 day Thanksgiving break, all paid

· $500 reimbursement for college courses in Early Childhood Education (maximum benefit $1,000/year)

· 50% contribution to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Altus Dental Plans

· 2% 401 K match after 6 months employment

Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift with 30 minute paid lunch. This is a year round position.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• No weekends
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: Sharon, MA 02067 (Required)