If you are passionate about supporting youth in discovering their own unique gifts and fostering their deep connection with nature, consider joining us! We offer a unique and holistic enrichment program to children 2.5 to 8 years old.
With our multi-disciplinary, holistic approach to learning, children are immersed in the natural world and related studies. Most of our day is spent in our outdoor classroom taking care of the garden, playing in the mud kitchen, and guiding children in a nature-based learning experience. In our indoor space, we use a blend of philosophies to create a special experience for our children, teachers, and families. We use the Montessori Method of child-led learning by providing a prepared environment for the children to explore. We use Waldorf practices by teaching the whole child (mind, body, and soul) and use outdoor play as an opportunity to bond with nature. We use Reggio Emilia to provide a multitude of creative outlets for children.
At Wild Sprouts, children will be engaged in:
· Authentic play-based activities
· Life skills (such as gardening and conflict resolution)
· Lost skills (such as basket weaving and fermenting)
· Using natural materials for art and construction
Responsibilities:
- Caring for children daily and ensuring they feel safe, loved, and cared for at all times.
- Teach and model our values and goals.
- Update student work monthly according to the curriculum map.
- Implement daily lessons and facilitate an engaging and peaceful circle time.
- Communicate with families and develop a good relationship with them.
- Play with children and engage with them in class work, meeting them where they are and enriching their learning path.
- Interact with children in a peaceful, positive, supportive, respectful and open-minded manner, using positive, appropriate and supportive language.
- Mentor and co-teach with fellow mentors.
- Maintain and safeguard confidential information.
- Work with other staff to maintain facilities in good operational order, and ensure teaching spaces and restrooms are cleaned regularly and are safe and healthy at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Empower children to be confident, competent, compassionate, curious, creative and connected.
Preferred Characteristics:
- Passion for nature-based learning
- Alignment with our school philosophies and goals.
- Experience and passion for holistic and whole-child teaching
- Basic gardening/plant knowledge
- Love and appreciation for the natural world
- Open to holistic, natural, and environmentally protective lifestyle
Qualifications:
- Over 2 years experience in Education or Outdoor Education.
- Accredited teacher training or the equivalent professional teaching experience.
- Outdoor safety background and skill set.
- Physically able to lead students in hikes of up to a mile in a day, run and lift heavy objects.
- Physically able to be outside for up to 5 hours at a time in any type of weather.
- Must have visual, perceptual, cognitive and judgment ability to: recognize and respond verbally to health and safety concerns and to deal appropriately with any improper behavior.
- CPR & First Aid, Epi-pen training
- Grit, compassion, and patience
Hours
M – F, 8am – 4pm
Compensation
$15 – $19 per hour with bi-annual review.
Other Benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
Must have a background check. Employer will cover the cost.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 42 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to Relocate:
- Bunnell, FL 32110: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
