Nature-Based Preschool Teacher

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Kreher Preserve & Nature Center seeks a Preschool Teacher to plan, create, and implement the daily program for Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool and preschool camps throughout the year. The role emphasizes an emergent, outdoor curriculum and developmentally appropriate early childhood practices in a nature setting.

You will mentor undergraduate students, document health and development, and communicate progress to parents while collaborating with professionals as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and development, natural sciences, or related field with 1 year of outdoor learning experience.
• Outdoor, nature-based learning environment experience with young children.

Responsibilities

• Plans, creates, and implements an emergent curriculum for a group of children in outdoor learning settings.
• Mentors children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development through nature-based activities.
• Communicates observations with parents and coordinates with medical professionals when needed.
• Models nature-education practices for undergraduate students and interns.
• Collaborates with therapists, specialists, and psychologists as needed; administers medication per instructions.
• Interacts with families daily to share progress; some regional travel required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree In Early Childhood Education and Development, Natural Sciences, or a related field

1 year of outdoor learning experience with young children

Job description

Auburn University’s Kreher Preserve & Nature Center seeks a Preschool Teacher to plan, create, and implement the daily program for Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool and preschool camps throughout the year. The role emphasizes an emergent, outdoor curriculum and developmentally appropriate early childhood practices in a nature setting.

You will mentor undergraduate students, document health and development, and communicate progress to parents while collaborating with professionals as needed.