Nature Preschool Teachers Needed

A New Leaf is a unique Reggio Emilia inspired nature school, serving children ages 3 – 5 years of age. A large part of our learning takes place outdoors in all kinds of weather on our beautiful farm campus which includes fields, a creek, a hilly forest, as well as barns with goats and chickens, and a production garden. The ideal candidate for this job is as comfortable working in the outdoors as they are indoors.

Qualifications needed:

• Child Development Associates degree, or
• Bachelors in early childhood education, or
• Masters in early childhood education and related fields, or
• Extensive experience working in preschools or child care centers and knowledge of Tennessee Early Childhood Developmental Standards.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Knowledge of the Reggio approach to education and willingness to work as co-researchers with the children and co-teachers to develop an emergent curriculum of projects and the exploration of "100 languages".
• Ability to document the learning with words and photographs.
• Stamina to hike and endurance for bug bites, ticks, and other wildlife.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in teams.
• Patience and tools to work with children who are learning social-emotional awareness and skills.
• Tools for establishing rituals, care for each other and for the environment.
• Great organizational skills.

COVID-19 considerations:
We require our staff to be vaccinated. Children and staff wear masks when indoors.
All visitors are required to wear masks at all times.