Exceptional Preschool Teacher-

OakSong NATURE School is looking to hire a full time Lead Teacher in our Pre-K 3 program.

Available position: Full-time Monday-Friday early shift 8:00-5:00.

Compensation: $18.00 TO $20.00 an hour, dependent on experience, plus benefits

About OakSong

OakSong school (check us out at ) is a female-founded nature preschool committed to providing the best early childhood experience possible by allowing kids to be kids We offer child-enriching experiences through the child-led approach (where children learn by pursuing their interests). We value every student through holistic education, providing a whole-child approach by integrating emotional, social, and academic lessons into our curriculum. We have found the perfect balance as our approach is a hybrid of being Reggio Emilia-inspired, Waldorf, and STEM. We offer YOGA, DANCE, GYMNASTICS, DRAMA, ART AND MUSIC.

We are on 5 acres in beautiful Dripping Springs, where our students are offered ample spaces to PLAY and EXPLORE. Our campus homes pigs, chickens, a large outdoor garden, a mud kitchen (we get dirty), water play during summertime, beautiful classrooms, teacher break spaces, and a friendly and supportive staff community.

If you ABSOLUTELY love children and love the outdoors and you are kind, we want to hear from you

What we offer:

• Benefits include Group Health-Medical, Dental & Vision
• Discounted Childcare (60%)
• Earned Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Above industry standard pay
• TEN PAID holidays a year
• Paid Time Off-PTO
• PAID CLOSURE DAYS for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks
• Opportunities for professional development
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid internship opportunities
• Paid Training
• Annual performance reviews- We are open to discussions on identifying what skills you will need for future long-term career goals and will help you work on the specific skills required. We want to invest in you

We can't wait to meet YOU

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.

Maintain and follow all required minimum standards laid out by the state of Texas.

Create curriculum that is child-led with the assistance of our Reggio curriculum director.

Following daily schedule, but have the ability to be flexible

Decorating the classroom and keeping it clean and orderly at all times

Creating daily summary reports for children including a photos or video

Participate in parent communication

Meeting children's basic needs (both emotional and physical including potty accidents etc.)

Be familiar with and follow all school policies and licensing rules.

Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect.

Regular attendance is an essential requirement of the position in order to offer children and parents consistency.

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. approximately 100 times per day/shift.

Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion are physical requirements of the position.

Qualifications:

Meet and exceed all state Child Care Licensing requirements

Previous experience with a MINIMUM of THREE YEARS OF experience in a licensed childcare preschool program.

Possess a teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills and problem-solving ability and desire to learn and grow as an educator

Ability to build rapport with children, families and peers. Be patient and loving.

OakSong School provides an early life experience that will lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning and personal growth. We aim to provide the natural child a safe and prepared environment to learn what the mind and heart desires, while encouraging each child to discover what makes them unique.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person