Outdoor Forest School Assistant Teacher

Acorn Village Forest School; Buellton (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Village Forest School in the Santa Ynez Valley seeks compassionate staff to work outdoors with children aged 2-7. You will explore nature, sing, and engage families in learning through play in a forest setting.

The ideal candidate loves nature, has some early childhood experience, and is willing to train in forest-school techniques, CPR/FA, and fingerprinting. Spanish-speaking a plus; instrument skills are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience with children 2-7 years old.
• Comfort outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to interact with nature, hold insects, sit on the ground, get muddy.
• Willingness to participate in trainings related to forest schools.
• Willingness to increase knowledge of naturalist and native skills.
• Physical ability to hike up to two miles daily, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable singing and dancing with a group of children and parents.
• Willingness to complete CPR and FA training and be fingerprinted.

Skills

Outdoor work

Early childhood

Nature knowledge

Waldorf philosophy

Spanish language

Job description

Acorn Village Forest School in the Santa Ynez Valley seeks compassionate staff to work outdoors with children aged 2-7. You will explore nature, sing, and engage families in learning through play in a forest setting.

The ideal candidate loves nature, has some early childhood experience, and is willing to train in forest-school techniques, CPR/FA, and fingerprinting. Spanish-speaking a plus; instrument skills are welcomed.