Nature Preschool Educator: Year-Round Benefits

Mbami; Midland, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403(b) annuity plan

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

Staff uniform

CNC membership

Store discount (20%)

Program member fee discount (10%)

Job summary

Chippewa Nature Center is seeking a Nature Preschool Teacher for a full-time, 43-week/year position with year-round benefits. You will join a teaching team to guide 3- and 4-year-olds through hands-on, nature-based discoveries and a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities include health and safety, curriculum development, parent communication, and collaboration with the director and staff. Start date January 4, 2027 and compensation $27,000–$36,000.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher required.
• Prior teaching experience with children.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
• Creativity, flexibility and strong communication with children, parents, and coworkers.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to meet physical demands (outdoor activities, lifting 50 lbs).
• CPR and basic first aid certification or willingness to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and welfare of all children in the group.
• Teach and develop Nature Preschool curriculum with the team.
• Communicate with parents formally and informally.
• Comply with Michigan DHS/OCS and Great Start Readiness standards.
• Plan equipment and supply needs with the team.
• Regularly assess children.
• Conduct home visits and conferences.
• Contribute to policy development with the Nature Preschool Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Verbal & written communication

Developmentally appropriate practice

Creativity & flexibility

Computer literacy

Physical demands ability

CPR & First Aid certification

Education

Associates degree or higher

Michigan teaching certificate ZA/ZS endorsement

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chippewa Nature Center is seeking a Nature Preschool Teacher for a full-time, 43-week/year position with year-round benefits. You will join a teaching team to guide 3- and 4-year-olds through hands-on, nature-based discoveries and a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Responsibilities include health and safety, curriculum development, parent communication, and collaboration with the director and staff. Start date January 4, 2027 and compensation $27,000–$36,000.