Teacher - Educator

Overview

We are seeking a grounded, emotionally intelligent early childhood homeschool educator to support our 3-year-old twins in a calm, attachment-informed home environment. We might have a learning pod option as well, which would pay you more.

This role is for someone who believes the best learning for toddlers happens through secure attachment, co-regulation, embodied play, rhythm, and meaningful activity. Parents will be home with toddlers and are extremely serious about gentle communication.

Two Position Options Available

Candidates may apply for Option A (Part-Time Educator) or Option B (Full-Time Educator House Manager).

OPTION A: Part-Time Early Childhood Educator (Education-Only Role)

Schedule

• 2 hours per day
• 5 days per week
• Approximately 10 hours/week

Role Focus

• Educational engagement only (no nannying or household management)
• Option to expand into a small learning pod with 1–2 additional children ages 3–4

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Montessori and/or Waldorf-inspired activities using workbooks we provide
• Curate weekly learning rhythms and activities
• Support executive functioning through play and structure
• Foster independence while remaining a secure emotional base
• Model co-regulation during moments of frustration or big feelings
• Support social-emotional development through storytelling, movement, rhythm, and routine
• Maintain a calm, respectful, screen-free learning environment

Ideal For

• Early childhood educators
• Montessori or Waldorf teachers
• Retired teachers or educators seeking part-time, meaningful work
• Educators interested in leading a small learning pod

Compensation

• Competitive $35 to $50 per hour dependent on pod or if you would like to host a pod of a few children, based on experience
• Opportunity to grow into expanded hours, pod leadership and maintain job until end of 2029 or 2030.

OPTION B: Full-Time Educator Nanny Light House Manager

Schedule

• Approximately 40 hours/week

Weekly Breakdown

• ~10 hours educational engagement (2 hours/day)
• ~25 hours nanny engagement (5 hours/day): outdoor play, nature exploration, creative play, no screens
• ~10 hours simple meal prep and family support - we give you the recipes and ingredients and you throw them in the pressure cooker (2 hours/day)

About the Full-Time Role

This position blends developmental education, emotionally attuned caregiving, and simple, nourishing food preparation within a predictable family rhythm.

We provide Montessori and Waldorf activity workbooks. You will curate weekly activities and prepare the environment accordingly.

Daily Rhythm

• 2 hours learning activities
• 5 hours free play, outdoor time, and engagement
• 1 hours simple meal preparation
• 1 hour cleanup and next-day planning

Core Responsibilities

Childcare & Developmental Education (≈35 hours/week)

• Provide consistent, attuned, emotionally responsive care grounded in attachment theory
• Support executive functioning development
• Facilitate Montessori and/or Waldorf-based activities
• Encourage independence while remaining a secure base
• Model co-regulation and emotional literacy
• Maintain a calm, predictable, respectful environment

Light Meals & Family Health Support (≈5 hours/week)

• Prepare simple, nourishing meals using recipes we provide
• Slow cooker or pressure cooker meals (prep only—no complex cooking)
• Simple meat, vegetables, rice, pasta
• Juice raw fruits and roots, prepare bone broth soups
• Collaborate with parents on healthy food rhythms

Required Qualifications (Both Options)

• Proven experience as an early childhood educator, homeschooler, house manager, or similar role
• Working knowledge of attachment-informed caregiving
• Understanding of executive functioning in early childhood
• Montessori and/or Waldorf training strongly preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable working in a private home with parents present
• Emotionally mature, grounded, and reliable
• Background check required

Ideal Candidate

You:

• Understand gentle parenting and "connection before correction"
• Are calm, patient, and consistent
• Do not raise your voice and do not use screen time
• Enjoy structure and creativity
• Set gentle boundaries without punishment or shame
• Are seeking a long-term, values-aligned role

Compensation & Benefits (Full-Time Option)

• $55,000–$70,000/year, depending on experience
• Paid time off for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• Respectful, collaborative working relationship
• Stable, nurturing home environment

How to Apply

Please reply with:

• Your resume
• A short note indicating Option A or Option B
• Relevant experience with early childhood education and caregiving

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $ $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000