Reporting to the Education Manager, this is a part time (10-15 hours/week) position that will take place Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-12pm.

Our ideal teacher will love to work with preschool (ages 2-5) aged students and have a passion for outdoor science education. Some of responsibilities that would be included, but are not limited to, are the following:

TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Plan, prep and teach Nature Explorer preschool classes in The Gardens at Heather Farm
• Organize, clean, and properly stock activity materials to ensure enough for each child prior to class time
• Prepare crafts, games, and activities prior to the start of each Nature Explorer class
• Maintain Nature Explorer supplies and materials in store room; keep updated inventory of supplies, ordering/purchasing new materials as necessary
• Arrive at GHF 15-30mins prior to the start of class to prep for the program
• Contribute to and initiate new curriculum development based in science and program revisions as assigned and needed
• Participate in community outreach and tabling events as scheduled

PROGRAM COORDINATION

• Support program registration by tracking signups through google suite
• Create, maintain, distribute and collect teaching materials
• Check and respond to emails from staff and parents
• Collaborate with GHF Garden Manager to determine how best to use The Garden as a teaching tool each season

QUALIFICATIONS

• Finds joy in working with young children and their parents
• Positive disposition and patient
• Interest in participating in messy and fun activities with children
• B.A. in a related field and/or a minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in science/garden/nature education
• Some knowledge of STEM education principles, NGSS and classroom management strategies
• Experience teaching in informal and/or formal classroom settings
• Available to work weekday mornings
• Comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all weather
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment
• Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Suite
• Must be able to pass a Live Scan (fingerprinting background checks) and receive a negative TB-Test result

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