Chavitos Nature School Hiring for Multi-age Math Teacher Job at Puyallup, WA Full Time

We are a nature school in Riverside Puyallup that is expanding and growing. We currently have a preschool and elementary program at two locations. This position is for the elementary program.

We are looking for a Math teacher to work a little more than hours a day. Class is Monday-Friday 11:50-2:30. We are an outdoor school with some open aired classroom spaces. Math is held in our gazebo and barn classroom.

Classes are multiage with grades K-6 with a limit of 20 students. The classes are broken into two groups K-2 grade and 3-6th grade. During the math class, another Montessori teacher will be teaching the other group literacy. Then you switch groups for the second hour.

Our teaching philosophy aligns with Montessori and Waldorf, this guides our instruction and decisions. It’s essential that you are comfortable teaching groups of mixed ages and can differentiate curriculum. There will be mentorship of a teacher who has a certificate in Montessori and has 15 years teaching. It’s not required to have experience with these teaching philosophies.

We highly value social justice issues and use students play and work as opportunities to teach about inclusion, differing abilities, problem solving, sharing resources, checking our own power and influence on other students, inviting other who are on the outside to join the play, being aware of the opportunities and bringing balance by inviting or checking in. Social emotional intelligence is essential with this age group.

Our school is very strong on community and building intentional relationships. Teachers are expected to connect to families and become a larger part through monthly potlucks and work parties.

Chavitos Nature School programs are distinguished by:

• A commitment to daily outdoor nature exploration and opportunities
• Child interest-led learning
• Emergent curriculum- we follow the child’s interests and teach with snapshot moments.
• Inquiry-based teaching style
• An emphasis on authentic play
• Small class size: Each class is limited to 15 students. We will have a 2:7 ratio.
• Spanish immersion: at least one teacher will speak exclusively Spanish to children. Ideally both teachers will speak Spanish.

We believe that children, learn best through direct experience with the natural world. Our goal is to tap into their sense of wonder about nature, while teaching basic environmental and natural science principles. We promote individual empowerment and group bonding, respect for all living beings, and how to minimize our impact on the earth. Our lesson plans flow organically from what nature presents each day.

We have a high value of diversity of all types. We enroll students who add diversity to our community and this includes teachers as well. BIPOC and LGBTQ and body diverse folks highly encouraged to apply.

Candidates are also encouraged to apply to other positions of Nature teacher and preschool teacher during the summer.

www.chavitosnatureschool.com

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location