FIDDLEHEADS SUMMER TEACHER (TEMPORARY)

UW Medicine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Fiddleheads Summer Teacher, where you'll nurture young learners in an outdoor preschool setting. This temporary role involves co-leading nature-based activities and ensuring student safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience with early learners and a passion for environmental education. Embrace the opportunity to foster curiosity and creativity in children while working in a beautiful natural environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Current pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead activities for 4-6 year olds aligned with established curriculum.
• Assist students with nature-based activities to explore and learn.

Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join to apply for the FIDDLEHEADS SUMMER TEACHER (TEMPORARY) role at UW Medicine

Location: University of Washington Botanic Gardens, Washington Park Arboretum - Seattle, WA

The University of Washington Botanic Gardens, part of the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS), seeks multiple temporary Fiddleheads Forest School Summer Teachers (Program Assistant, NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv).

Program Overview: The Fiddleheads Forest School is an outdoor preschool for ages three to six, fostering wonder and individual development in a natural setting. We aim to create a dynamic, child-driven curriculum that adapts to each child's needs.

General Duties: Assist teachers in implementing a weekly, part-day nature preschool program, primarily outdoors, with up to 14 students, Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Co-lead activities for 4-6 year olds aligned with established curriculum.
2. Assist students with nature-based activities to explore and learn about the natural world.
3. Model curiosity and professionalism, ensuring student safety and well-being.
4. Maintain clear communication with staff, students, and families.
5. Prepare and maintain teaching materials.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of full-time experience or equivalent education/experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with early learners in a formal setting.
• Bachelor's degree or training in related fields such as early childhood education, environmental education, botany, etc.
• Creativity, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards working with children and families.

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to stand, bend, sit for periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must meet licensing requirements for childcare in Washington.
• Current pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required.

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