Assistant Teacher Position
The assistant teacher at Wild Roots plays a vital role supporting the children, the lead teacher, and the school. We work as a close knit team, across classes, supporting one another for the well being of our entire school community. We learn together, teach together, and play together.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Assistant Teacher must have at least one of the following educational requirements met:
Additional Requirements
Qualities, Characteristics, and skills of the ideal candidate
Compensation:
Starting at $20/hour, with opportunity to grow with us and expand your role as it helps fulfill our mission, we offer 6 weeks paid vacation, plus most national holidays.
Hours:
5 days per week; Mon-Fri
8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m with the addition of 1 hour per week for staff meetings
OR
8:15 am. to 2:15 p.m. with the addition of 1 hour per week for staff meetings.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a resume/CV and single-page cover letter to: [email protected]
No calls, please.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Assistant Teacher must have at least one of the following educational requirements met:
- 6 units of concurrent enrollment or completed in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent field courses
- Have completed a minimum of level one Forest School teacher training
- Comparable recognized teacher training
- 1 or more years working with groups of children ages 2-6
Additional Requirements
- Basic pediatric CPR & First Aid training
- Ability to pass background check and fingerprint clearance
- Ability to lift 40lbs, navigate uneven terrain and sit comfortably on the ground
- Experience and comfort in natural environments
- Comfortable and enthusiasm for
- sitting on the ground,
- getting dirty,
- being out in all weather conditions,
- touching and holding the creepy, crawly critters
- moving through a variety of terrains
- singing (comfort singing with children, professional singing not necessary)
- have reliable transportation
- interested in further growth in naturalist studies and mentoring
- a nurturing, loving, and creative, and playful attitude
- dedicated to developmentally appropriate practice and aware of developmental needs of young children
- observant
Qualities, Characteristics, and skills of the ideal candidate
- Training and experience in early childhood development and education
- Experience with outdoor/nature based mentoring
- Knowledge of local flora and fauna
- Familiarity and/or experience with Waldorf education
- Experience with traditional/ancient skills.
- Strongly favored: Naturalist skills and knowledge; Lifeways Training; Waldorf Teacher Training; Reggio Emilia Study Trip/Experience; Certified Forest School Teacher; Experience in story telling; Play a musical instrument and/or sing,
Compensation:
Starting at $20/hour, with opportunity to grow with us and expand your role as it helps fulfill our mission, we offer 6 weeks paid vacation, plus most national holidays.
Hours:
5 days per week; Mon-Fri
8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m with the addition of 1 hour per week for staff meetings
OR
8:15 am. to 2:15 p.m. with the addition of 1 hour per week for staff meetings.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a resume/CV and single-page cover letter to: [email protected]
No calls, please.
