Employment
SEEKING AMAZING OUTDOOR EDUCATORS!
DO YOU HAVE A HAPPY SUNNY PERSONALITY?
LOVE CHILDREN & BEING OUTDOORS?
We offer an inspiring, happy work environment full of fresh air & sunshine! We are a unique preschool environment and choose our teachers for their unique talents. We seek well rounded teachers with a positive attitude. Looking for those with the talents and abilities to improve our program. An early childhood degree or a degree in an education related field is preferred for this position.
- We are looking for high-quality part-time early childhood educators.
- Teachers will implement lesson plans, provide direct supervision for safety, have quality interactions and care for children of various ages, and build strong relationships with our preschoolers.
- End of the day responsibilities include cleaning, resupplying & resetting the outdoor classrooms for the next day.
- It is preferred that applicants without a degree are attending school and receiving credits towards an education-related field.
Preschool Teacher Required Skills and Education:
- High school diploma required
- Proof of a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential or equivalent preferred
- Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- High level of flexibility and willingness to work with all ages.
- Prefer applicants have experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
- A clean criminal background check is required.
- Starting pay based on education, good job references & experience.
- This is an at will teaching position. We have a 90 Day probation period with interval evaluations. Not meeting the required job standards will result in immediate dismissal.
Please stop by during business hours 8am-1pm to drop off your application.
- Review our website and Learn about our school!
- Visit our Facebook page and familiarize yourself with our program.
- We are a half day program and teachers work 4.5 hours per day.
- You must apply for a qualifying letter from DCDEE (criminal records check and background clearance check by the Division of Child Development and Early Education), please see the Link button below.
- We do not hire anyone with ANY type of criminal history or any DSS investigations into the mistreatment of children in their care.
Forest School Teachers need to be comfortable with:
- Continually ask questions to establish children’s interests and extend the curriculum lessons to embrace the children’s individual interests.
- Learn and respect each child’s learning style and developmental ability.
- Create a learning environment that intrigues and interests preschoolers.
- Be open to learning about new education ideas and be willing to implement new concepts & learning provocations into your outdoor classroom.
- Be very comfortable with MESSY PLAY including set up & clean up of wet, messy, muddy, hands on sensory and artistic experiences.
- Be familiar with Forest schools, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Steiner/Waldorf education models and able be able to scaffold learning experiences based on each child’s interest and developmental level.
- Be open, friendly and welcoming to all families, visiting educators and volunteer community members involvement at our community nature school.
We welcome those still in the process of obtaining their education to apply.
A conservative and professional appearance is required. You must have a preschool-friendly vocabulary and impeccable manners in dealing with our preschool families. It is essential that you maintain professional standards befitting someone who works with families & children.
- Our Dress code requires pants, jeans, capris or burmuda shorts.
- Shirts with school logo are provided to all staff.
- Staff Shirts are school property and must be returned at the end of the school year or the end of summer camp.
- All Uniforms must be washed & returned to receive your final paycheck.
- Cost of uniforms will be deducted from final paycheck if not returned.
