We are seeking a lead teacher for our Outdoor Nature Preschool program for children ages 2.5-4 to start immediately.
The position is Monday through Friday for 4.5 hours from 8:15am-12:45pm and two additional planning hours.
APPLY ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS, NO OTHERS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Experience being outdoors in all types of weather.
At least a CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education.
2+ years as a lead teacher in a preschool setting.
Experience completing developmental assessments and planning an emergent curriculum.
Experience leading parent/teacher conferences.
Experience leading a teaching team.
In this role you will be required to fulfill the following responsibilities:
In cooperation with teaching team develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum using a
Child Centered approach. Request and gather all necessary materials needed for curriculum implementation.
Conduct ongoing assessment of students to create individual goals and guide curriculum planning.
Create a daily summary and take daily pictures of children to share with parents.
Communicate with parents as needed through emails/text/phone calls.
Create an inviting and emotionally safe class environment. Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of all
children. This includes helping children stay warm and dry in wet weather, managing risk in an outdoor setting, being
aware of food allergies and dietary restrictions, assisting students with toileting needs and addressing student conflict.
In cooperation with teaching team conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
Setup and take down classroom daily.
Gracefully and professionally communicate with parents and caregivers, both formally and informally, individually and
in groups.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Urban Nature Preschool policies and procedures in
conjunction with UNP director as appropriate.
Be an ambassador for Urban Nature Preschool when interacting with the public.
Lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, including loading and unloading boxes of classroom materials, pulling a
wagon, moving sticks and logs, and moving children.
Maintain up to date, CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens training & Food Handler’s Permit, Tb Test and Portable
Background check and Covid-19 Vaccination.
Other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Vacation Pay after 90 days of employment.
Paid Holidays after 90 days of employment.
Simple IRA after one year of employment