What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher - Nature Based position at Minneapolis Nature Preschool?
Do you love working outside and supporting the development of young children? Minneapolis Nature Preschool seeks a teacher to be part of a collaborative team fulfilling the school’s mission of cultivating the innate curiosity and wonder of young children through nature-based education in Minneapolis. Preschool teachers celebrate and inspire the following values: a sense of wonder, resilience, community/place, and responsibility, maintaining an awareness of the interconnection among all things, and having an unconditional love for each child.
Staff work together to plan developmentally appropriate activities to meet individual and group goals through facilitating emergent learning. Classes spend 75%-100% of each day outdoors in all seasons. Teachers will lead both large and small groups throughout the week (1:6 teacher/student ratio), following the interests of children and the changing environment.
MNP builds mutually supportive relationships among staff and parents/guardians to foster a positive school community to focus upon the development of children ages 3-5 years of age through nature- and play-based learning.
Minimum qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, have a B.A. or B.S. and teaching experience in Early Childhood Education or related field. All candidates must pass a criminal background check. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to physically perform the duties of a Lead Teacher.
Applicants identifying with our enrollment policy are strongly encouraged to apply:
Minneapolis Nature Preschool prioritizes the enrollment of Northside Minneapolis residents, Black and Indigenous children and families of color, as well as LGBTQ2S identified families as an action step to ensuring accessible early childhood educational opportunities for communities that have been historically and systemically erased, excluded and forcibly removed from nature spaces.
Pay: $21-$25 per hour
Term: 2026-2027 School year (mid-August through May) - with limited opportunities for summer employment
Benefits: Paid holidays, paid sick leave, $500 towards professional development.
Position Details: Part-time, approximately 24.5 hours/week, with additional opportunities to substitute teach. More information can be found by reviewing MNP’s job description for Preschool Teaching as well as visiting MNP’s website.
Email director@minneapolisnaturepreschool.org with additional questions regarding this position.
Please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript(s)
- Names and contact information for three references
We’re excited to welcome a new teacher to our team and look forward to working and learning together!
Applications received by April 24, 2026 will be given first priority.
Salary : $21 - $25