Forest School Teacher

We are looking for a seasoned outdoor teacher who can confidently and meaningfully teach our Forest School programs that serve children in grades 1-3. Experience in Waldorf-inspired settings preffered.

Through an authentic passion both for the outdoors and children, our teachers guide learning in nature, serve as positive role models, ensure the safety of all participants, support the physical and emotional needs of youth through the day, help set up and maintain equipment used in programming, and actively and positively contribute to daily planning and debriefing meetings. We look for caring, compassionate, enthusiastic people who respect children with love and reverence, are deeply connected to nature, and wish to inspire and nurture the same in others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be familiar with Waldorf education and/or nature connection mentoring
• At least two years teaching in an outdoor setting during the school year
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated comfort in working outdoors in all seasons

Desired Qualifications

• Love of teaching and mentoring elementary and middle school-aged children 
• Demonstrated teaching experience with Waldorf early childhood education 
• Demonstrated teaching experience with outdoor, experiential education, and /or naturalist studies
• Certification, degree or coursework in elementary or Waldorf grades teaching
• Comfort andMerr experience with storytelling, singing, playing musical instruments or the arts, such as handwork, wildcrafting, whittling, herbal studies, etc.
• Certified or willing to be certified in Wilderness First Aid & CPR

Hours, Salary & Schedule

• Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Typical teaching schedule runs Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with time on Mondays for staff meetings and curriculum planning. The position may be part-time or full-time.

How to apply:

To learn more and apply online, please visit us at https://www.merrohawke.org/employment/