Outdoor Preschool Teacher

We are seeking a positive, energetic, curious, and kindhearted person to work with us as a Lead Preschool Teacher in a nature-based environment on a beautiful farm.

Requirements:

• You love being with children
• You have a strong connection with nature
• You are inherently positive, energetic, curious, and kindhearted
• You are thoughtful, alert, aware, and able to keep children safe in the outdoors
• You are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• You are comfortable sitting on the ground, getting dirty, handling insects, and other small creatures
• You are interested in learning/further growth in naturalist studies and mentoring
• You are curious and able to learn new ways of interacting with children
• You are solid in yourself and able to interact with children and parents with love and respect
• You are physically fit and able to crouch, dig, climb, hike, and carry up to 40-50lbs

Qualifications:

• MA, BA, teaching certificate or AA in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Environmental Science or related field (preferred, but not required)
• Experience working with children or being with children in nature
• Certified CPR and basic first aid
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about nature-based education
• Comfortable working with children with differing developmental needs
• Able to convey wonder and cheerfulness in all weather
• Warm and caring personality - friendly and approachable to children and families

If you are drawn to working with us, please apply. Please only apply if you have an absolute love for children, teaching, and the outdoors, a happy heart, and a playful spirit. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 14 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Westford, MA 01886: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person