Nature Preschool Teacher - Outdoor Learning Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is seeking a Preschool Teacher to plan, implement, and oversee the daily program for Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool and related camps in Auburn. You will create an emergent, outdoor-focused curriculum and guide children’s learning across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.

You will document health and development observations, communicate with families, and collaborate with educators and specialists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Development, Natural Sciences, or related field with 1 year outdoor learning experience.
• Experience in outdoor, nature-based learning environments with young children.
• Valid Driver's License.
• TB Skin Test, CPR, and First Aid within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements an emergent curriculum for a group of children in outdoor learning environments.
• Mentors and facilitates physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Documents health and development observations and communicates with parents.
• Collaborates with therapists, specialists, and psychologists; administers medications per doctor’s instructions.
• Communicates daily progress to parents; some regional and out-of-state travel.

Skills

Emergent curriculum

Outdoor education

Observation & reporting

Student mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education & Development

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is seeking a Preschool Teacher to plan, implement, and oversee the daily program for Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool and related camps in Auburn. You will create an emergent, outdoor-focused curriculum and guide children’s learning across physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains.

You will document health and development observations, communicate with families, and collaborate with educators and specialists.