Job Description
Seeking energetic and loving assistant teacher for arts-inspired nature school in Clermont, KY. The Forest Pals homeschool enrichment Explorers program serves homeschooled children age 6-7 and offers a balance of nature studies, arts and mindfulness activities, and child-led outdoor exploration and play. Classes meet outdoors in all kinds of weather.
The position is for 3.5 hours a week, on Wednesdays (Sept - Dec, Mar - May) from 9:45-1:15.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist lead teacher in hands-on, inquiry-based activities to spark or deepen children’s interest in and learning about the natural world.
Respond to children’s discoveries and interests, and encourage their critical thinking, questions and further learning.
Supervise children’s outdoor exploration and play, ensuring their safety while also allowing reasonable risk-taking.
Help to develop children’s outdoor skills such as shelter and fire building, tool use, whittling, knots, mapping, etc.
Requirements
Essential Experience & Education:
Minimum of two years of experience successfully working with children
Physically able to hike, carry gear, and lift/carry a small child if needed (up to 50 lbs)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff and/or volunteers and work as part of a team
Current first aid and CPR credentials
Must pass background check and complete TB test before starting employment
Ideal Candidate will have:
A deep respect for children and a demonstrated interest in positive teaching
A strong work ethic with a track record of being reliable, honest, and kind
Flexible mindset and positive attitude
A strong desire to grow and learn, including willingness to attend further training
Good judgment
A sense of fun!
Compensation
This is a part-time, hourly position.
$25 per hour, including planning time
one paid sick day per school year
How to Apply
To apply, please send an email and resume to amyhettinger@gmail.com.
More Information
Learn more: https://www.forestpals.org/homeschool-enrichment