[POSITION FILLED] Nature Preschool Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Objective: To work within a teaching team to provide a high quality early childhood environment which meets the developmental needs of the whole child, while initiating them into a lifelong, meaningful relationship with the natural world.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Teach curriculum of Nature Preschool and develop daily plans in conjunction with other members of the teaching team
2. Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all children in the group
3. Work with parents both formally and informally, individually and in groups
4. Implement Nature Preschool policies, procedures, and activities in conjunction with the teaching team
5. Be an engaged member of the Chippewa Nature Center team
6. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

1. Must have the creativity, flexibility and understanding necessary for working with children, parents and co-workers
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills
3. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (i.e., daily outdoor hiking, lift 50 pounds)
4. Currently hold certification in child and adult CPR and basic first aid or willingness to become certified

Preferred

1. Associates Degree or higher
2. Experience in nature-based and/or play-based early childhood education
3. Teaching experience
4. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and the ability to implement that knowledge
5. Computer literacy including working knowledge of Windows platform and Microsoft Office software package

Application procedure: Send resume and cover letter to Madison Powell, Nature Preschool Director, Chippewa Nature Center, 400. S. Badour Rd., Midland, MI 48640 or mpowell@chippewanaturecenter.org. For additional information, please contact Madison Powell at 989-631-0830.

See full details at www.chippewanaturecenter.org/employment