Toddler Forest School Teacher for Little Finch Forest School

Greetings to all early childhood educators!

Are you an amazing educator with a love for the outdoors and a passion for working with young children? Little Finch Forest School LA is seeking a dedicated Toddler Forest School Teacher to join our vibrant community of children, parents, and teachers.

About Our Community:

We are a dynamic community of children, parents, and dedicated teachers at Little Finch Forest School. Our commitment is to provide a nurturing and exploratory environment for our group of students, aged 2.5 to 5.5 years old. We emphasize emotional growth, nature connection, and the development of core values in our play-based learning approach, guided by Jon Young's "Coyote's Guide."

Position Details:

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (May to August) with option to add more days for the fall semester (September-January)

Schedule: Toddler Teacher, children ages 2.5-3.4

Trial Period: April or May (paid)

Responsibilities:

Developing curriculum for children aged 2.5-3.4

Collaborating with co-teachers

Leading activities and nature lessons

Ensuring safety and facilitating meaningful learning experiences

maintaining reflection journals

Qualifications:

Comfort with outdoor settings and weather

safety knowledge in nature

CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Availability to start training in April

Reliable transportation

Phone with a camera and a computer for communication

Physical Requirements:

Physical fitness for outdoor activities

Ability to carry a backpack and occasionally lift a child

Rain Gear: Provided

Pay: Competitive and based on experience

To Apply:

If you're excited about this unique opportunity, please send your resume, references, and a brief paragraph outlining your experience with young children to cristina@littlefinchforestschoolla.com. For those genuinely interested, feel free to email us with any further questions.

Join us in fostering a love for nature and a passion for learning at Little Finch Forest School. We're eager to meet you!

Sincerely,

Cristina

Directors and Founder of Little Finch Forest School