Employment
Wild Roots Eastern Sierra is currently hiring, in Bishop, CA.
Resumes may be sent to jobs.wildroots@gmail.com.
Training opportunities are available through the Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers.
Training opportunities are available through the Academy of Forest Kindergarten Teachers.
All programs are entirely outdoors, meeting in forests, meadows, and local open spaces.
Assistant teacher position available.
Two part-time positions available:
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:
Additional Requirements:
Candidates must possess most of the following attributes:
The ideal candidates will have:
Compensation & Benefits:
Assistant Teacher: $17-$18 per hour starting pay, paid professional development, paid sick days, paid national holidays, 6 weeks paid vacation per year, opportunity to grow with us and expand your role as it helps fulfill our mission.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a resume/CV and single-page cover letter to: jobs.wildroots@gmail.com
No calls, please.
Assistant teacher position available.
Two part-time positions available:
- Monday-Friday
- Tuesday-Friday
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- 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
- Basic safety and hazards knowledge
- poisonous plants
- animals
- site specific hazards
- Ability to pass background check and fingerprint clearance
- Ability to lift 40 lbs, navigate uneven terrain and sit comfortably on the ground
Candidates must possess most of the following attributes:
- experience working with children age 2-7 years of age
- comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- comfortable sitting on the ground and getting dirty.
- comfortable handling insects and other small creatures.
- interested in further growth in naturalist studies and mentoring
- a nurturing, loving, and creative attitude
- dedicated to developmentally appropriate practice and aware of developmental needs of young children
- observant
- have reliable transportation
- 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,
The ideal candidates will have:
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits:
Assistant Teacher: $17-$18 per hour starting pay, paid professional development, paid sick days, paid national holidays, 6 weeks paid vacation per year, opportunity to grow with us and expand your role as it helps fulfill our mission.
How to apply:
To apply, please send a resume/CV and single-page cover letter to: jobs.wildroots@gmail.com
No calls, please.
