Montessori & Nature-Based Substitute Teacher (On-Call)

wBees Forest School; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

wBees Forest School is seeking compassionate substitute teachers to join our on-call teaching team in New York. This part-time role offers morning and afternoon shifts with potential to grow into a part-time position as the team expands, especially for those available on short notice.

Ideal candidates have experience with young children (ages 2–5), embrace Montessori and forest-school approaches, and can adapt quickly to varied classroom environments while prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and

Qualifications

• Experience with children ages 2–5.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and routines.
• Punctual, organized, and dependable.
• Willing to complete background checks after trial period and obtain fingerprinting as required.

Responsibilities

• Support lead and assistant teachers to maintain a peaceful, inclusive classroom.
• Uphold routines and expectations reflecting Montessori and nature-based approaches.
• Ensure health, safety, and supervision of children indoors and outdoors.
• Model empathy, curiosity, independence, and care for others and the natural world.
• Complete online training and background checks after trial period.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Reliability

Flexibility

Outdoor learning enthusiasm

Job description

wBees Forest School is seeking compassionate substitute teachers to join our on-call teaching team in New York. This part-time role offers morning and afternoon shifts with potential to grow into a part-time position as the team expands, especially for those available on short notice.

Ideal candidates have experience with young children (ages 2–5), embrace Montessori and forest-school approaches, and can adapt quickly to varied classroom environments while prioritizing safety, inclusivity, and