Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

Client Company: Cairn Hill Nature Preschool | www.cairnhillpreschool.org

Cairn Hill Nature Preschool is seeking a nurturing and energetic educator with enthusiasm for bringing Nature education to families in Lynn, Massachusetts.

We are located on 70 quiet acres of pristine woodlands on the Lynn/Salem border, 15 miles north of Boston. The school has two classrooms, serving a maximum of 34 children, aged 2.9-5 years. Cairn Hill's mission is to prepare children from all backgrounds for personal and academic success through joyful learning opportunities rooted in nature, play and the arts. We are inspired by a Waldorf educational model.

We are seeking a dynamic team player who loves children and enjoys the outdoors. We offer extensive training in a supportive learning environment with art and nature specialists, small class sizes, and opportunity for growth.

Position is onsite, full-time or part-time and commences immediately.

Salary: $20-$24/hour, commensurate with experience. Generous signing bonus.

Qualifications and Duties:

• Collaborative and flexible mindset with demonstrated ability to work in close communication with colleagues and families
• Strong skills in empathy and listening with a desire to meet young children with compassion and patience
• Passion for working with children one-on-one and in small groups
• Openness to learning about risk assessment and class management in an outdoor learning environment
• Observe and supervise children's behavior and learning indoors and outdoors, maintaining safety protocols and consistency with school pedagogy and philosophy of guiding children through warmth, connection, and child-led play and exploration
• Ability to walk and work outside in all-weather, embracing nature-inspired curriculum
• Regular professional development trainings

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Meets EEC Minimum hiring requirements for Teachers/Lead Teachers
• Preschool teaching experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Excellent Benefits:

• Paid Professional Training
• Tuition Reimbursement and 3 Weeks' Paid Vacation/Holidays for full-time teachers; 2 Weeks Optional Unpaid Vacation
• Health and Dental Insurance with employer cost sharing
• Paid time off

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

As "Health Requirements for Staff" policy, employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 (as defined by Center for Disease Control). Employees seeking an exemption from this requirement due to a medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief must submit a written request to the Preschool Director to begin the interactive accommodation process. Reasonable accommodations will be granted where they do not cause undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.