Greetings to all early childhood educators!

We are a close-knit community of children, parents, and dedicated teachers at Little Finch Forest School. Our commitment is to provide a nurturing and exploratory environment for our diverse group of students, aged 2.5 to 5.5 years old. We emphasize emotional growth, nature connection, and the development of core values in our play-based learning approach, guided by Jon Young's "Coyote's Guide."

We're thrilled to announce an opening for a new teacher to join our team ASAP! We are seeking an experienced educator who shares our passion for nature as a foundation for teaching. While forest school experience is a plus, we welcome candidates who are comfortable leading children on hikes, teaching nature lessons, and fostering meaningful learning experiences based on children's interests. Our ideal candidate should love spending time with young children and deeply embrace the forest school philosophy. Flexibility and openness to innovative teaching methods are essential.

Position Details:

Position: Part-time 25-30 hours a week

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:15 AM - 1:45 PM

Dates: September to November (Probationary period)
Responsibilities: Developing curriculum for children aged 2.5 to 5.5, collaborating with co-teachers, leading activities, ensuring safety, facilitating learning experiences, setting boundaries, and maintaining reflection journals.

Qualifications: Comfort with outdoor settings and weather, basic safety knowledge in nature, CPR certification (or willingness to obtain), availability to start training ASAP, reliable transportation, a phone with a camera, and a computer for communication.

Physical Requirements: Physical fitness for outdoor activities, ability to carry a backpack, and occasionally lift a child.

Pay: competitive

To Apply:
If you're excited about this unique opportunity, please send your resume, references, and a brief paragraph outlining your experience with young children to my email. For those genuinely interested, feel free to mail me with any further questions.

Join us in fostering a love for nature and a passion for learning at Little Finch Forest School LA. We're eager to meet you!

Sincerely,
Cristina
Director
Little Finch Forest School LA

Little Finch Forest School

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