Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about what we do and are seeking fellow passionate people, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, and other protected status. Said plainly, we aim to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come to do their best work and change lives through nature connection.

Thrive Forest School is Louisville's most accomplished nature-based preschool and after-school program, holding class outside, every day, in all weather.

Assistant Director

The Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the school alongside the Director, including fiscal oversight and budgeting; personnel management; enrollment; program development; professional development; accreditation; and communication with staff, board, parents, and other stakeholders. Additionally, the Assistant Director will serve part-time as a forest school teacher.

Schedule: Combination of in-classroom teaching and office-based administration; 30-40 hours per week.

Candidate Must:

• Have an educational background and/or professional experience working with preschool aged children
• Display high aptitude for administrative duties, such as budget development and tracking, teacher assessments, program growth, and marketing
• Display high competence in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, MailChimp, Google Forms, Instagram, and Facebook
• Have an authentic and infectious love of the natural world
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate nature-based preschool programming
• Be comfortable working outside in all types of weather
• Display a playful and patient attitude
• Have the ability to communicate professionally and clearly with staff, board, donors, children, and parents in person, by telephone, and via email
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Thrive Forest School policies and procedures
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, including empathy and listening skill set
• Demonstrate working knowledge of hazards and risk assessment as related to the environments of young children
• Be flexible and willing to assist with a variety of teaching and administrative duties
• Be available M-F from 8:30am – 4:30pm with some nights and weekends for occasional family programming
• Other duties as assigned
• Submit to a background check, reference checks, and TB test
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time

Qualifications

• B.A., B.S., or higher degree
• Nature-Based Preschool and/or Forest Kindergarten, experience, training, or certification preferred
• Expert-level written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Forms, Google Sheets, Instagram, and Facebook
• Ecology or naturalist training preferred

Compensation

• $14-$17 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health care contribution
• 3% match on retirement contributions

This position requires successful references, health clearance, and background checks. Thrive Forest School is an equal opportunity employer.