Lead PreKindergarten Teacher job posting

Responsibilities of the Lead PreKindergarten Teacher will include:

• Providing education to young children (ages 4 – 5 years) drawing inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach, utilizing flow learning and an emergent curriculum with topics stemming from the natural environment and the school’s campus 
• Demonstrating confidence and competence in regard to risky play experiences for young children.
• Maintaining a positive attitude while supporting emergent learning in an outdoor setting in all weather conditions.
• Communicating the day’s learning plan and expectations with the Support Teacher
• Organizing the daily preparation and clean-up with care and handling of program materials and equipment.
• Attending appropriate instructor-training workshops.
• Promoting school mission, goals, activities, and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in education or liberal arts from an accredited college or university; nature knowledge a plus
• Teaching experience with young children.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs. on occasion
• Must feel comfortable standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to hike up to 5 miles
• Must be first aid/CPR trained
• Must pass fingerprinting background check
• Outdoor enthusiast a plus!

Compensation:

A typical work day is 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday – Friday, with Staff Meeting from 3:30-5pm twice a month on Wednesdays.

This is a salaried school-year position, without medical benefits to begin September 1, 2020. Salary to range between $24,000 - $28,000/10 month year based on experience.