Assistant Preschool Teacher

Acorn Village Forest School; Buellton (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Village Forest School in the Santa Ynez Valley seeks compassionate staff to work outdoors with children aged 2-7. You will explore nature, sing, and engage families in learning through play in a forest setting.

The ideal candidate loves nature, has some early childhood experience, and is willing to train in forest-school techniques, CPR/FA, and fingerprinting. Spanish-speaking a plus; instrument skills are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience with children 2-7 years old.
• Comfort outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to interact with nature, hold insects, sit on the ground, get muddy.
• Willingness to participate in trainings related to forest schools.
• Willingness to increase knowledge of naturalist and native skills.
• Physical ability to hike up to two miles daily, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable singing and dancing with a group of children and parents.
• Willingness to complete CPR and FA training and be fingerprinted.

Skills

Outdoor work

Early childhood

Nature knowledge

Waldorf philosophy

Spanish language

Job description

Acorn Village is hiring for the position of

Work in nature in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with children ages 2-7.

We provide on the job training. If you love working with children and being outside, we want to talk to you!

The Ideal Candidate (not required):

Would have training and at least 2 years experience working in early childhood education

Would have knowledge of local flora and fauna

Would have knowledge of the Waldorf educational philosophy

Would be able to play an instrument

Would speak Spanish

Qualifications: Position Requires most of the following:

Some experience working with children between the ages of 2-7 years old

Comfortable being outdoors in all weather

Comfortable interacting with nature including holding insects, sitting on the ground, getting wet and muddy

Willingness to participate in trainings relevant to forest schools

Willingness to increase knowledge of naturalist and native skills

Physical ability to hike up to two miles daily, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Comfortable singing and dancing with a group of children and parents

Willingness to complete CPR and FA training and be fingerprinted

Salary in range of $3000 to $3800 DOE