Farm & Forest School Teacher

The "Farm & Forest School Teacher" will

• Work closely with the Farm & Forest School Director to prepare and execute lessons, including but not limited to fine/gross motor skills, practical life skills, cultural skills, math, English literacy, nature studies, and science.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of early childhood development, including positive behavior techniques, and understanding of developing literacy and math skills.

• Exhibit a working knowledge of the scientific process and scientific inquiry and a love for the natural world!

• Understand that this program is a "all weather" program, meaning that teachers work out in rain, snow, cold, and hot weather conditions!

• Participate in a six hour, paid inservice related to the Farm & Forest School's methodology, nature-based play, and first aid/weather related incidents (and more!). The inservice date will be agreed upon before hiring. Upon being hired, if the teacher fails to complete the inservice by the beginning of the first term (March 2, 2025), the teacher will be released from employment.

• Work the school calendar as posted during the hours of 8:00-12:30. (8:00-9:00 will be a paid planning and prep time)

• Notify the Farm Camp Director at least four hours in advance in the event that sick time would need to be taken. The Farm & Forest School Teacher can use up to 9 hours of paid sick time for the first session of Forest School (March 2- May 23). No additional paid or unpaid sick time will be given.

• Farm & Forest School Teachers can also choose to bring their child (ages 3-6) with them for free as a student in Forest School, provided that all application and enrollment fees are paid and the child(ren) are accepted into the program. Online portfolios may not be available to these students, depending on capacity. (Maximum one child per teacher pro gratis)

• Pay is $20-24/hour based on experience and education