Outdoor Farm Preschool Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Blessing Farm and Forest is looking for a warm, calm, and dependable assistant to join our little community. We are a Waldorf-inspired outdoor preschool where children spend their days caring for animals, exploring the woods, building, creating, gardening, cooking, and playing in all kinds of weather.

You should genuinely enjoy being outdoors and be physically capable of hiking on uneven terrain and participating in engaged, peaceful work for 45 minutes or more at a time, rain or shine.

The most important quality we're looking for is someone who truly enjoys being with young children. You do not need classroom experience. We're much more interested in your comfort with children than your résumé. Whether your experience comes from nannying, babysitting, camps, volunteering, raising younger siblings, or simply spending lots of time with children, we're looking for someone who is patient, kind, dependable, and able to build warm, respectful relationships.

You do not need previous Waldorf experience, but you do need to be excited to learn. Curiosity, humility, and an openness to Waldorf education are essential. We are looking for someone who values imagination, meaningful work, time outdoors, and protecting the wonder of childhood.

We're looking for someone who:

• Loves spending time with young children.
• Is warm, dependable, and emotionally mature.
• Is physically fit and able to hike, lift, bend, squat, carry supplies, and work outdoors in all seasons.
• Enjoys being outside and open to learning about caring for plants and animals.
• Is open to learning about Waldorf education.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Can stay present, calm, and flexible.

If this sounds like the kind of work that fills you up, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Letter of Interest: Please provide a letter detailing why you are interested in joining our team at Blessing Farm and Forest Preschool. Share your passion for nature, children, and any relevant experiences or skills that make you a suitable candidate.

Resume: Include a resume outlining your education, work experience, and any relevant certifications or skills related to early childhood experience.