Seedlings Class Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking an early childhood educator to lead farm and forest based classes for young children and their caregivers!

About the position:

Our SEEDLINGS CLASS is for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a parent or other caregiver. Seedlings Teachers offer themed classes focused on nature exploration, including hands-on activities, music, movement, and stories. Classes meet outside in most weather conditions.

SCHEDULE : Seedlings Teachers set their availability and may be scheduled within their availability. Class is 9 - 10:30 AM and teachers typically work 8:30 - 11, with additional paid planning time. Seedlings Class is usually offered for 8 - 10 weeks in fall and spring.

Currently seeking a teacher who can work at least 2 out of 3 mornings, Tues, Weds, and/or Thurs. Classes start the week of September 8.

Position requirements and responsibilities:

• Experience with very young children (infant through preschool), including planning accessible and developmentally appropriate activities, stories, music, and exploration in a nature-based setting.
• Experience with considering the needs of caregivers (sometimes grandparents) and young children while facilitating outdoor experiences
• Use excellent communication skills, including speaking with children, adults, and coworkers.
• Use strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and sound judgment as part of routine daily work.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt plans to the available spaces, weather conditions, and other needs of the day
• Commitment to working joyfully and inclusively with children and adults of all identities, with much of our work serving a racially and economically diverse urban community.
• Work in a setting with farm animals as well as native wildlife including insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds.
• Engage in the physical requirements of this role, including safely navigating outdoor terrain that includes uneven and unpaved surfaces, sitting on the ground, carrying a backpack with teaching supplies, and teaching outside in weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and snow.
• Verifiable record of consistent attendance and punctuality at previous workplaces

Compensation

$22.50/hour

*Seasonal part-time position