Job Description
Job Description
North Branch Nature Center is looking for a Full time teacher for our Forest Preschool. The Forest Preschool (FPS) Teacher works collaboratively with the FPS Director and other FPS teachers to facilitate child-centered play and learning with nature. The FPS Teacher promotes best practices of a nature-based early childhood program at NBNC. Forest Preschool is guided by the idea that children need nature and learn with a sense of wonder and enthusiasm when they spend ample time in natural spaces. At Forest Preschool, children spend 40-100% of the school day learning and playing outside in rain, shine, or snow. Our nature immersion program uses the landscape to support the development of the whole child using a combination of inquiry-based, play-based, emergent, and place-based learning. We empower children to be active in their own learning process by supporting each child's unique sense of wonder and paying careful attention to personal interest. We encourage respect and gentle caring for nature, ourselves, and one another.
Job Requirements
>A passion for NBNC's mission of Connecting People with the Natural World.
>BA in Early Childhood Education or Primary Education or an Early Childhood Certification in VT.
>Knowledge of or familiarity with Vermont Center Based Childcare Licencing Regulations.
>Background or coursework related to nature-based early childhood education and/or environmental education.
>Strong classroom and behavior management skills
>Experience leading and teaching students aged 3 to 6 in an outdoor nature-based program in all types of weather.
>Experience with storytelling, singing, and incorporating nature-inspired lessons in daily teaching routine.
>Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
>Commitment to professional development in equity, inclusion and justice; values diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
>Completion of Mandated Reporter Training and Vermont Preschool Orientation Training and a clear background check.
>First Aid and CPR certifications
North Branch Nature Center is looking for a Full time teacher for our Forest Preschool. The Forest Preschool (FPS) Teacher works collaboratively with the FPS Director and other FPS teachers to facilitate child-centered play and learning with nature. The FPS Teacher promotes best practices of a nature-based early childhood program at NBNC. Forest Preschool is guided by the idea that children need nature and learn with a sense of wonder and enthusiasm when they spend ample time in natural spaces. At Forest Preschool, children spend 40-100% of the school day learning and playing outside in rain, shine, or snow. Our nature immersion program uses the landscape to support the development of the whole child using a combination of inquiry-based, play-based, emergent, and place-based learning. We empower children to be active in their own learning process by supporting each child's unique sense of wonder and paying careful attention to personal interest. We encourage respect and gentle caring for nature, ourselves, and one another.
Job Requirements
>A passion for NBNC's mission of Connecting People with the Natural World.
>BA in Early Childhood Education or Primary Education or an Early Childhood Certification in VT.
>Knowledge of or familiarity with Vermont Center Based Childcare Licencing Regulations.
>Background or coursework related to nature-based early childhood education and/or environmental education.
>Strong classroom and behavior management skills
>Experience leading and teaching students aged 3 to 6 in an outdoor nature-based program in all types of weather.
>Experience with storytelling, singing, and incorporating nature-inspired lessons in daily teaching routine.
>Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
>Commitment to professional development in equity, inclusion and justice; values diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
>Completion of Mandated Reporter Training and Vermont Preschool Orientation Training and a clear background check.
>First Aid and CPR certifications
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