Teaching Preschool Director, Farm and Forest Preschool

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Organization

Ketcha Outdoors

Job Posted

December 1, 2023

Job status

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Job Type

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Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Laragh Kavanaugh

Contact Email

lkavanaugh@ketchaoutdoors.org

Contact Phone

2078838977

Deadline to Apply

Location

Scarborough, ME
United States
Ketcha Outdoors has a unique opportunity for a passionate outdoor early educator to lead our Farm and Forest Preschool program into its next chapter. Our nature-based preschool located in Scarborough, Maine on 107 acres of farm, forest and marsh land is an ideal location for immersion into nature for kids ages 3-5 years old. The Teaching Director will work fulltime to play an integral role running this program by working directly with students, and collaborating and overseeing staff members, including student interns.

Summary

Ketcha Outdoors is actively recruiting an experienced preschool director to lead our nature based program for 3-5year olds into it's next chapter. Essential responsibilities include overseeing and managing the operations of a successful nature based preschool, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children to utilize nature as the principal resource for learning. The director will be responsible for all management and supervision of staff, curriculum development and delivery as well as family engagement activities. The Teaching Preschool Director must hold or be working towards an Early Childhood Education degree and have 3 years experience directing a preschool and a passion for and deep commitment to developing early childhood learning experiences in, about and for nature. Please go to https://ketchaoutdoors.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/77/2023/11/Preschool-Teaching-Director-Job-Description-2023.pdf to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Email your resume and cover letter to Lkavanaugh@ketchaoutdoors.org. 

Compensation Information

Compensation: Salary range between $48,000-$52,000 depending on experience, combined with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits: • 80% employer-paid health insurance plan • 100% employer-paid dental and vision plan • 20 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays • Simple IRA plan with a 3% match when criteria are met • Staff discounts on Ketcha programming including preschool, aftercare and summer camp