Organization
Job Posted
July 13, 2022
Job Category
Job Type
Job Duration
Remote
No
Website
Contact Name
Emily Ciffone, Program Director
Contact Email
emily@dariennaturecenter.org
Location
United States
Summary
This teaching position is a part-time, non-exempt position working weekdays during the school year (early September – mid June). The schedule may include mornings and/or afternoons, generally between the hours of 8:45am – 3:30pm. Teachers can work as few as four hours per week or as many as twenty-five. This is a great opportunity for educators who have a passion for nature and love sharing its wonders with children.
Responsibilities:
- Work with co-teacher to prepare daily, developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on provided curriculum
- Embrace the Darien Nature Center philosophy of nature-based play and incorporate these experiences into daily activities
- Convey a love and respect for the natural world. Be willing to be outdoors in all weather, get dirty, handle animals, and engage deeply in nature
- Utilize available materials, artifacts and live animals to enhance experience
- Assume responsibility for the care and safety of all children enrolled in designated class
- Communicate with parents regularly
- Keep classroom materials clean and organized
- Follow all health and safety protocols
- Report to the Program Director any concerns or challenges
- Attend and participate in regular staff meetings
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Passion for nature and nature education
- Experience working with toddlers and/or preschoolers
- Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Warm, loving and kind demeanor with children
- Strong work ethic and personal integrity
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing conditions
Physical Demands:
- Spend multiple hours outdoors in all weather (heat, cold, rain, snow)
- Walk on rough terrain, keeping pace with the children
- Engage in sustained physical activity throughout the day
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Run for short distances
- Easily transition from sit to stand position
How to apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Emily Ciffone, Program Director
Darien Nature Center
emily@dariennaturecenter.org
Compensation Information
$25/hour starting rate