Assistant Teacher

Kentucky Association for Environmental Education; Kentucky; On-site; USD 1,200 - 1,600; Part time

Job summary

Kentucky Association for Environmental Education seeks an enthusiastic assistant teacher for its Forest Pals program in Clermont, KY. The role supports the lead teacher with hands-on, nature-based activities and outdoor exploration for homeschooled children aged 6–7.

Classes occur outdoors in all weather, fostering inquiry and play. The 3.5-hour weekly position emphasizes safety, collaboration, and hands-on skill development, including shelter building, knot-tying, and mapping, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working with children.
• Physically able to hike, carry gear, and lift/carry a small child up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and/or volunteers and work as part of a team.
• Current first aid and CPR credentials.
• Must pass background check and TB test before starting employment.
• Ideal candidate will have a deep respect for children and a demonstrated interest in positive teaching.
• Flexible mindset and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in hands-on, inquiry-based activities to spark children’s interest in and learning about the natural world.
• Respond to children’s discoveries and interests, encouraging critical thinking and further learning.
• Supervise outdoor exploration and play, ensuring safety while allowing reasonable risk-taking.
• Help develop outdoor skills such as shelter building, fire building, tool use, knots, and mapping.

Skills

Outdoor education

First aid CPR

Team collaboration

Job description

Seeking energetic and loving assistant teacher for arts-inspired nature school in Clermont, KY. The Forest Pals homeschool enrichment Explorers program serves homeschooled children age 6-7 and offers a balance of nature studies, arts and mindfulness activities, and child-led outdoor exploration and play. Classes meet outdoors in all kinds of weather.

The position is for 3.5 hours a week, on Wednesdays (Sept - Dec, Mar - May) from 9:45-1:15.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist lead teacher in hands-on, inquiry-based activities to spark or deepen children's interest in and learning about the natural world.

Respond to children's discoveries and interests, and encourage their critical thinking, questions and further learning.

Supervise children's outdoor exploration and play, ensuring their safety while also allowing reasonable risk-taking.

Help to develop children's outdoor skills such as shelter and fire building, tool use, whittling, knots, mapping, etc.

Requirements

Essential Experience & Education:

Minimum of two years of experience successfully working with children

Physically able to hike, carry gear, and lift/carry a small child if needed (up to 50 lbs)

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and/or volunteers and work as part of a team

Current first aid and CPR credentials

Must pass background check and complete TB test before starting employment

Ideal Candidate will have:

A deep respect for children and a demonstrated interest in positive teaching

A strong work ethic with a track record of being reliable, honest, and kind

Flexible mindset and positive attitude

A strong desire to grow and learn, including willingness to attend further training