Forest School Co-Teacher

Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday 8:45am-12:15pm, Thursday 9:45am-1:15pm (September to May)

Site: Multiple locations. Monday and Wednesday Little Big Econ State Forest in Oviedo, Tuesday and Friday Langford Park in Orlando, Thursday UCF in Orlando (note: Monday/Wednesday location if flexible if you prefer another location)

Salary: $18-22/hr

Start Date: September 3, 2023

Position Overview:

Co-Teacher responsibilities include observing and assessing class interests, planning and implementing lessons and activities that expand on current interests, and creatively documenting class lessons to showcase the progress of the students. Co-teachers will work together to create an optimal learning environment for the students.

• Using a variety of activities (songs, stories, art, activities, etc) to motivate and stimulate children's abilities
• Meeting the emotional, social, and physical needs of each child
• Maintaining daily open communication with parents
• Writing and distributing accident and incident reports
• Maintaining a daily narrative learning log and behavioral record for the students
• Documenting and recording children's behaviors, progressions, and development in a report form to share with the parents
• Working with teaching team to write a monthly report of activities and learning experiences for the monthly newsletter
• Overseeing a daily site assessment of the outdoor site before each session, making sure all hazards are properly assessed and amended to provide a safe environment for children.
• Working with the Director and teaching team to provide ideas for site enhancement

Teacher Requirements

• Attendance at all planned Forest Trails events and training, weekdays and possibly weekends.
• Willingness to be observed by teacher trainees on a regular basis
• Attendance at all Forest Trails staff meetings
• Demonstrate loyalty and commitment to Forest Trails and all staff members as a positive team player
• Pass Background check
• Must enjoy nature and possess an interest in learning more about nature and bushcraft skills (survival skills)

Skills and Abilities

• Ability and desire to encourage experiences that are play-based and child-centered
• Deep appreciation for and connection to nature
• Highly relational and effective collaborator and communicator
• Participation in forest school research studies
• Physical Ability: Teaching involves extended periods of time in the outdoors in all weather, with hiking and moderate physical challenges

Education

• Daycare, preschool or elementary teaching experience preferred
• Must obtain CPR/first aid certification

Please visit our website to learn more about our Forest School programs: http://www.foresttrailsplayschool.com.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32816: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person