Organization
Field, Farm & Forest
Job Posted
March 25, 2024
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Contact Name
Nikki Samuels
Contact Email
nikki@fieldfarmandforest.org
Location
Lyndonville, VT
United States
United States
Do you love the outdoors? Are you passionate about early childhood education, emergent curriculum, and connecting children with nature? Come join our team! Field, Farm & Forest, a nature and play based preschool in the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, is looking for a lead teacher for the 24-25 school year.
Summary
Position: Teacher For Kinglets, Field Farm and Forest’s Nature/Play-Based Child Care
Qualifications:
- The candidate must meet the qualifications for Teacher under the Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations.
- The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education and have experience teaching ages 3-6 in a nature-based and/or play-based environment.
- The candidate shall be:
- Passionate about the natural world with a deep commitment to the development of early childhood learning experiences in nature
- Comfortable working and teaching outside joyfully in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions
- Experienced with emergent curriculum and familiar with forest kindergartens, Reggio Emillia, and/or Waldorf pedagogies
- A strong communicator who is able to work cooperatively with other team members
- Able to relate to young children and adults in an emotionally responsive manner
- Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organization and committed to the mission, vision, and core values of Field, Farm & Forest
- Certified in child CPR and first aid
Prior to commencing employment the candidate must pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
Job Responsibilities:
- Teaching 3-6 year olds
- Planning and implementing daily nature-inspired lessons based on the emerging interests of the children, drawing on forest kindergarten, Reggio Emilia and/or Waldorf principles
- Communicating with families regularly about their child’s development, play experiences, and interests
- Participating in and helping plan parent-teacher conferences with teaching team bi-annually
- Assisting in planning and attending family events throughout the year
Position Details:
- This position is a 12 month position
- Monday-Friday, approximately 35 hrs/week during the school year plus additional hours for community events; summer hours will vary
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Anticipated start date: August 2024
How to Apply:
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to:
Field, Farm & Forest Hiring Committee
nikki@fieldfarmandforest.org
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