Nature Preschool Teacher

Nature Preschool Teacher

• $24–$30/hour (DOE)
• Part-time (16 hours/week) with opportunity for additional hours
• Paid holidays & paid leave
• 50% tuition discount for your child
• Paid CPR/First Aid training if needed
• A supportive, child-led, nature-based teaching environment
• Plus bring your kids to work!

About Apple Blossoms Forest School

We were founded in 2020 by Lacey Hemming. Our school offers a play based learning environment in an outdoor setting. We focus on child-led free and open ended exploration where imagination and wonder can thrive. Play is the work of the child and our school provides a space for children to foster discoveries in science, math, literacy and art. We utilize best practices in early childhood education, Waldorf-inspired curriculum, and a child-led teaching environment. As a multi-age (ages 2-5) program, students will have the ability to both stretch themselves and become leaders to those younger than them. As an outdoor program, students will learn how to navigate the world confidently, gain essential creative problem solving skills, and develop a deep and abiding connection to nature. 

About This Position

We are located in a residential neighborhood where we have access to many outdoor parks and forests.

Candidates for this position must possess a love of nature and teaching outdoors with children ranging in age from 2 to 5 years. This is a part-time school-year position (September through May), with an option for summer hours depending on summer camp schedules. 

Assistant teachers must be ok with being outside in extreme weather conditions for 2+ hours of their work day. 

Application Instructions
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to abbcak@gmail.com.

Responsibilities

• Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for young children both indoors and outdoors.  
• Maintain clear communication with co-teachers and collaborate on teaching within the faculty team.  
• Responsible for emotional and physical health and safety of students and completing accident reports/injury forms as needed as well as medication logs. 
• Maintain the physical environment by contributing to school space housekeeping tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree of Applied Sciences in Early Childhood Development or a Bachelor's Degree. Also candidates currently enrolled in a degree program with an emphasis in early child education, outdoor education, or K-12 education.
• At least 2 years of experience caring for or teaching young children.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and independently.
• Interest and/or experience in nature-based, emergent, and anti-bias teaching in early childhood education. 
• Ability to pass a background records check 

Work Schedule

September through May, Monday through Thursday, 9:00AM- 1:00PM with more hours possible. Including a schedule of 8:00AM to 3:00PM if more hours are desired after two months of employment. 

Summer hours will be dependent on our summer camp schedule. 

Other Requirements
If the candidate does not have CPR and First Aid Training, preferably wilderness first aid, we will provide training for the candidate free of charge through the WildMed organization.

Contact Info: 
Apple Blossoms Forest School
Lacey Hemming
abbcak@gmail.com
541-760-1604