Job Description and Requirements
The "Farm Camp Teacher" will
Work closely with the Farm Camp Director to prepare and enact lessons, including but not limited to math, English literacy, nature studies, and science.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of childhood development, including understanding of developing gross/fine motor, cognitive, language, literacy and math skills.
Exhibit a working knowledge of the scientific process and scientific inquiry
Participate in a mandatory, paid inservice related to the Farm Camp's methodology, animal care, nature-based play, and first aid/weather related incidents. This training will take place the week of May 25-29, the date and time to be announced.
Teachers may be hired for individual weeks or for the entire two week camp session, upon the discretion of the Director.
Farm Camp Teachers will be paid between $20-$24/hour based on experience. The working hours are generally 8-2, with a planning period between 8-8:45 and a 30 minute duty free lunch.
Notify the Farm Camp Director as soon as possible in the event that sick time would need to be taken. The Farm Camp Teacher can use up to 10 hours of unpaid sick time during the course of the Farm Camp
Farm Camp Teachers can also bring their children (ages 3-10) with them for a reduced amount as participants at camp. Teachers' children must apply and be accepted into the program in order to attend. Teachers' children older than age 10 may be allowed to volunteer, given an in person volunteer interview and volunteer training, and at the Camp Director's discretion.
About Oakview Farm Camp
Oakview Farm Forest School Camp is a nature-based outdoor-only Summer Farm camp for ages three through ten. This is our sixth year of operation, proudly serving children and their families in the Middle Tennessee area. Our mission is to instill a sense of awe and wonder in children for the natural world, through hands-on experiences related to small-scale, sustainable farming.
