Elementary Teacher

Organization: Nature Pod Homeschool

Location: Manchaca, Texas 78652

Position: Lower Elementary Teacher/ Mentor

Program Days/Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM-3PM; Option to add Fridays hours if you would like/need

Employment Period: August 1, 2024- May 31, 2025

Salary: $30-35/hr

Benefits: 19 days of paid holiday/vacation time built into the school calendar. Additional paid lesson planning time

Requirements:

• A passion for holistic education
• Experience working with youth in enriching environments
• Must provide references and pass background screening

We are a private homeschool that is organized by families in South Austin seeking alternative education. We were born out of COVID and have loved our experience so much that we are now preparing for our fifth school year. We are situated on a 5 acre homestead in Manchaca, equipped with indoor/outdoor classrooms, playground, nature trails, garden, and farm animals. Our families are all committed to embracing kindness, diversity, and self paced learning. This is truly a magical space filled with community that shows immense love and support to our teachers!

Our Lower Elementary Class is comprised of up to 8 students ages 6-7 at the start of the school year (First to Second Grade Equivalent). The teacher is expected to continuously create an enriching learning environment with a combination of child led and guided educational opportunities. Ideally our teacher will be comfortable with both following a provided curriculum as well as curating their own curriculum. The teacher is also responsible for regular parent communication and classroom cleaning/organizing tasks. The teacher will work closely with the other 2-3 teachers on our campus to provide a consistent and cohesive learning environment. Our ideal curriculum incorporates nature, project based learning, promotes a love of lifelong learning, and incorporates state standards (TEKS) while also allowing room to meet each child where they're at. Our learning environment is rooted in respect and care for the whole child, both socially/emotionally and academically.

Other qualities that are preferred but not required:

• Knowledge of Montessori / Waldorf/ and/or Reggio Emilia learning styles
• Knowledge/Experience in Project Based Learning
• Enthusiastic about spending time in an outdoor environment- learning in and from nature

Please submit your resume if you feel that you would be a good candidate for this position!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade

School type:

• Private school

Application Question(s):

• What City do you currently live in?

Experience:

• Elementary Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• American Sign Language (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person