Preschool Teacher-Outdoor Education

Job Description

Job Description

General Function

We are looking for a qualified candidate to join our team at the Norton Outdoor Center. This position has a role as a nature preschool teacher during the school year and then transitions to a summer camp director during the summer months. An ideal candidate would be an EEC qualified lead teacher and a nature enthusiast. Must enjoy being outside and be willing to be outdoors in many types of weather. Duties during the school year will include collaborating to develop and implement a nature based, child led curriculum for a classroom ages 3-5. During the summer months, the role as camp director will be part of the Camp Finberg leadership team and will be overseeing counselors and daily activities

Essential Duties

• Maintaining a safe environment for all children year round
• Collaborating to develop nature preschool curriculum
• Collaborating to Assess children in Nature Preschool
• Creating a fun and engaging outdoor learning environment
• Engages in positive rapport and open communication with staff, campers / preschoolers, and parents / guardians.
• Is attentive to the feelings and emotions of children and responds or intervenes appropriately.
• Monitors interactions between children to ensure healthy dialogue and offers guidance on conflict resolution as needed.
• Attends all mandatory YMCA staff meetings, team meetings and staff trainings.
• Abides by all camp and YMCA policies & procedures.
• Actively promotes camp and the Attleboro YMCA.
• Assists with other duties as assigned

Qualifications

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS