Forest School Preschool Instructor — Outdoor Education Lead

City of Farmington Hills; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Farmington Hills seeks a preschool instructor to assist the Lead Teacher in guiding outdoor classrooms with forest school principles. You will help with group management, assessments, and ensure safety during sessions.

Qualifications include excellent communication, strong organizational skills, and a valid Michigan driver’s license; college coursework or a degree is preferred. The role is 10–20 hours per week, weekdays 9am–4pm, seasonal to year-round.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as good organizational skills.
• Ability to lead Environmental Education programs for groups of all ages.
• Valid MI driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with group management, using assessment tools, and following forest school philosophy during class each session.
• Attend trainings and receive certifications needed for preschool.
• Starting ASAP, seasonal to year-round; 10-20 hours per week. Weekdays M-F 9am-4pm.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organization skills

Independent worker

Environmental knowledge

Education

College coursework or degree preferred

Job description

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
The preschool instructor will assist the Lead Teacher with group management, using assessment tools, and following forest school philosophy during class each session. Attend trainings and receive certifications needed for preschool.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE:
Experience in outdoor programming, environmental education, teaching, childcare, summer camp or related experience desired.

EDUCATION:
College coursework and/or degree preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS & TRAINING:
Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as good organizational skills required. Ability to work independently and successfully lead Environmental Education programs for groups of all ages is required, in addition to knowledge of the natural world. Valid MI driver's license with good driving record is required.

START DATE & WORK SCHEDULE:
Starting ASAP, seasonal to year-round. 10-20 hours per week. Weekdays M-F 9am-4pm.