We are looking for an enthusiastic kindergarten teacher to foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children at Nature Connect Outdoor School. Teaching kindergarten includes planning, implementing, and assessing lessons. You will teach children with patience and creativity. Kindergarten teacher duties include designing a teaching plan and using activities and instructional methods to motivate children in an outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and follow a complete teaching plan
• Teach alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social, and emotional skills
• Organize learning material and resources
• Use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities, etc) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
• Assess student's performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on a regular basis
• Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing
• Cooperate with administration staff
• Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations

Skills

• MA, BA, teaching certificate, or AA in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field
• Certified CPR and basic first aid
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Passionate about nature-based early childhood or elementary education
• Comfortable working with children with different developmental needs
• Proven working experience as a kindergarten teacher, kindergarten assistant, or teacher aide
• Excellent knowledge of child development and the latest education theories and practices
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Teaching and organization skills
• Patience and flexibility
• Keep up with best practices for outdoor learning and exploration