Southeastern NC

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Farm School Teacher/Facilitator 

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Position Summary:

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Nature Connect seeks an experienced, collaborative, passionate and capable individual to grow and develop Farm School programs.

 

Responsible for supporting the teaching team in managing the application of an age-appropriate, nature-based, emergent curriculum for 3-8 year old students enrolled in outdoor Farm School programs. Teachers must model a healthy relationship with and curiosity for the natural world and understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment. Teachers must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children and resolve parental concerns.

 

Requirements:

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• You love being with children ages 3-8

• You have a strong connection with nature

• You are inherently positive, energetic, curious, and kindhearted

• You are thoughtful, alert, aware, and able to keep children safe in the outdoors

• You are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• You are comfortable sitting on the ground, getting dirty, handling insects, and other small creatures

• You are interested in learning/further growth in naturalist studies and mentoring

• You are curious and able to learn new ways of interacting with children

• You are solid in yourself and able to interact with children and parents with love and respect

• You are physically fit and able to crouch, dig, climb, hike, and carry up to 40-50lbs

 

Qualifications:

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• MA, BA, teaching certificate or AA in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Environmental Science or related field (preferred, but not required)

• Experience working with children or being with children in nature

• Certified CPR and basic first aid

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Passionate about nature-based education

• Comfortable working with children with different developmental needs

• Able to convey wonder and cheerfulness in all weather

• Warm and caring personality - friendly and approachable to children and families

 

If you are drawn to working with us, please apply. To apply, please email contact@natureconnectnc.org and express your interest in this position by including "Farm School Teacher" in the subject line. Please also attach your resume. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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Entry Level Co-Facilitator

 

Position Summary:​

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• Nature Connect seeks an entry-level, collaborative, passionate and capable individual to grow and develop homeschool programs.

• The co-facilitator is responsible for supporting the lead facilitator in managing the application of an age-appropriate, nature-based, emergent curriculum for 6-12 year olds enrolled in a homeschool enrichment program.

• Facilitators must model a healthy relationship with and curiosity for the natural world.

• Facilitators must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment.

• The co-facilitator must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children and resolve parental concerns.

 

Qualifications:

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• Teaching experience, preferably in nature-based education programs

• Certified CPR and basic first aid

• Passionate about working with children and nature-based education

• Able to convey wonder and cheerfulness in all weather

• Warm and caring personality - friendly and approachable to children and families

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Click here to view the full job description. To apply, please email contact@natureconnectnc.org and express your interest in this position by including "Entry Level Facilitator" in the subject line. Please also attach your resume. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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