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Are you an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for sharing a love of the outdoors with preschool children? This is the job for you! In search of an Nature Based Teacher to help lead a Private Forest Club in Columbia, MD.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM FT (includes hour lunch)

Reports to the Director

Responsibilities may include:

- Supervising up to eight children in our enclosed natural playground

- Working in collaboration with the Co-Forest Guide to lead outdoor expeditions on the two-acre property, which includes access to marshland, a creek, and forest. Expeditions may include visiting a public park walking distance from the Forest School or through the Columbia public trails. The child:adult ratio will not exceed 1:4. May include educational activities.

- Leading morning and/or afternoon circle with the Co-Forest Guide.

Qualifications

· A belief in the transformative power of nature and in the learning power of children’s play.

· Ability to observe children’s play with interest, assessing when your involvement would be detrimental to their development and when it is appropriate for educational or safety reasons.

· An interest and willingness to learn about nature-oriented preschool education and how it fits into different educational models.

· Able to lift 50 pounds and engage in rigorous physical activity, including long hikes, bending, and lifting.

· Comfortable touching bugs, other critters, and chickens in an educational environment.

· Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

· Four-year degree in related field or equivalent experience in nature-education

· Willingness to complete paid nature-based teacher training with the Regional Association of Forest and Nature Schools (ERAFANS)

Wild Child Association is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.