Independence Academy Hiring for Lead Nature School Teacher Job at Broadway, NC Full Time

Are you a nature lover? Looking for new and innovative ways to engage your students? Ready to work with an awesome team that become more like family? Are you looking to grow your skillset? Do you love ways of teaching that are out of the box that truly resonate with the children? If you’re thinking yes to all of these questions…Let’s chat!

At Independence Academy, our mission is to cultivate the innate inquisitive nature of each child, to foster their physical, mental, and emotional development, and to provide rich and diverse educational experiences that inspire them, and help them develop the confidence to become mentors, leaders, and stewards of their environment.

We are seeking educators who want to be a part of a culture in which the student, teacher, and family thrive. Our staff will be enabled to do what they do best: effectively and joyously guide children on a path of independence, growth, and learning. Our programs for personal and professional enrichment encourage our staff to advance in all areas of their lives. We have a unique culture within Independence Academy; we love what we do and value a strong team dynamic where growth and new ideas are welcomed. We are looking for like minded individuals who value growth, innovation, thinking outside the box and love working as a team, to help us foster our community.

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR CURRENT INDE NATURE EXPLORER PROGRAM!

Hours: 12:15pm-5:15pm

Monday through Friday

*(teacher work days and holidays/school breaks- see our school calendar on our website)

Ages: 3-9

Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Teacher must model a healthy relationship with and curiosity for the natural world .
• Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Be prepared to facilitate “messy and risky” play.
• Lead daily activities such as arrival, welcome circle and songs, snacks, hike, lunch, storytelling, and dismissal etc.
• Ensure a healthy learning environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Understand and promote the school’s vision, mission, and goals to students, parents, and community.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and verbal progress reports at drop off and pick up.
• Lesson Plan: yoga, nature walks, crafts, hands on learning experiences
• Must be a nature lover and feel extremely confident in exploring the outdoors with many children.
• Aid children in hygiene and bathroom activities in outdoor restrooms.
• Embody and model the Conscious Discipline approach
• Working with the community of administrators, teachers, parents, students, and board of directors, in articulating and maintaining the integrity and scope of the Montessori method.
• Meeting regularly with students to work with them in assessing their own success and facilitating an individual path of progress.
• Working with students of varying abilities
• Maintaining student records
• Continuing professional development and participating in recommended conferences, training programs, courses, and other areas of professional growth.

Applicants MUST have:

• A deep love and passion for the outdoors and exploring
• First Aid and CPR
• 12- 24 months of professional teaching experience with preschool aged children
• Currently hold or be willing to obtain an NC background check- Qualification letter

Physical Requirements

• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be comfortable getting dirty, able to sit on the ground.
• Must be comfortable with occasional handling of bugs and other small living things.
• Must be able to crouch, dance, dig, carry a backpack, climb, hike, and carry up to 40lbs.

Applicants will be preferred with:

• Bilingual (Spanish, French, Italian, or German)
• Environmental Degree or current enrollment
• Crafts and/or survival skill knowledge a plus
• Previous Montessori or Waldorf or Reggio experience
• Yoga Teacher Certificate or Training
• Music, Dance, or Art training or specialization

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 – $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location