Summer Team Teacher

POSITION: We seek enthusiastic and motivated individuals to team-teach groups of 18-20 preschool and early elementary children. This is an opportunity to work and learn in a unique teaching environment with a well-developed curriculum based on developmentally appropriate hands-on activities using positive child guidance. There is a strong environmental and science emphasis.  All classes are taught outdoors.  

LOCATION: The Children’s Farm, a preschool near Lake Elmo, Minnesota operates a summer program for children ages 3-10. The school is located on a 60-acre farm. Please feel free to visit our website at www.childrensfarm.org to learn more about us.

SUMMER PROGRAM:  The educational program for children consists of enrichment activities including gardening, hiking, creative art, music, science and the care of animals.

INTERNSHIP:  We can work with staff to turn their summer experience with us into an internship opportunity to meet their program and graduation requirements.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  The ideal applicant enjoys working with children, animals, farms, and the outdoors. One-year post-secondary experience or more; preferable majoring in education, psychology or child development preferred but other related majors (science, music, speech, etc.) will be considered. 

DATES:  June 6th-August 19th. Most weeks the paid hours will be M-Th 8-4/4:30 and Fridays noon-4/4:30. There will be some training days the week before school starts and some days in May if available. The Children’s Farm is closed on July 4th. 

PAY: $15 per hour

How to apply:

IF INTERESTED: please contact us for an application and to set up an interview. office@childrensfarm.org