Job title: Nature Assistant – Hands-On Outdoor Microschool
Company: Roots Academy of Brooksville
Location: Brooksville, FL (in person)
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (option for up to 5 days)
Pay: 20 an hour - negotiable depending on experience and ideas.
Job description:
Roots Academy of Brooksville is a microschool where kids learn by doing—hands in the soil, out in the fresh air. We're looking for a warm, hands-on Nature Assistant to lead small groups of students (9-13 years old) and share real life skills.
This is a great fit for homesteaders with skills in one or more of the following area - farming, permaculture, gardening, clean cooking, herbalism, animal care, woodworking, beekeeping, etc.
What you'll do:
- Lead small, hands-on groups of curious kids in an outdoor learning setting
- Plan and run engaging, age-appropriate activities rooted in nature and homesteading
- Share your craft—gardening, cooking, herbalism, animal care, and more
- Help create a safe, joyful, real-childhood experience for students
What we're looking for:
- Experience working with children (required)
- Hands-on experience in one or more areas: natural/foraged cooking, herbal salves & balms, beekeeping, flower & pollinator gardens, permaculture, vegetable & herb gardening, composting, seed saving, backyard chickens & animal care, soap & candle making, sourdough/fermentation/canning, or nature crafts & fiber arts
- Reliable, warm, and comfortable leading small groups outdoors. May also be needed to help students complete activities from their reading/writing groups if needed.
- Able to pass background and reference checks
- No teaching degree required—experience matters most
Schedule & details:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (up to 5 days possible if you're interested)
- Independent contractor (1099) position, in person in Brooksville, FL
How to apply:
Email [email protected] or call/text 850-890-6194 and tell us a little about what you'd love to share with our students.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week
Work Location: In person
