Outdoor Learning Atelierista

Outdoor Learning Atelierista Urban Sprouts Child Development Center St. Louis, MO Job Details $40,000 - $50,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Snacks provided Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Project team coordination Vegetable gardening Volunteer support Research design Student progress monitoring Program design Classroom activity organization Filming Safety protocol adherence Team supervision Project documentation Outdoor work Teaching photography Labeling Incident report management Operations coordination Food hygiene Educational volunteer program coordination Composting Mid-level Teaching meal preparation skills Food sanitation practices Fieldwork teaching method Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) Small group instruction Research project design Collaborative curriculum development Maintenance activity documentation Collaborative research Full Job Description Outdoor Learning Atelierista Urban Sprouts is a Reggio Inspired early childhood school that has adapted Reggio principles to fit within our own community. Children use A Hundred Languages to express themselves. Words, symbols, sounds, music, art, etc. It is through those languages we learn about our children and what is important to them. The role of the Outdoor Learning Atelierista is to blend Reggio-inspired studio practice with quality outdoor learning pedagogy, Garden to Table programming and greenhouse stewardship. This role co-teaches with classroom teams, guiding children to investigate the outdoor environment, soil, seeds, seasons, food, and community through the "hundred languages" (clay, drawing, photography, cooking, sound, light, building, etc.). You will design project provocations in the outdoor/indoor classrooms, document learning, and ensure thriving, safe growing gardening spaces that feed our kitchen and curriculum. This position reports directly to the Head of Pedagogy.

Key Responsibilities:

Designs and maintains an organized, inspiring, and aesthetically appealing outdoor learning environment in coordination with the Pedagogical team. Works with groups of children in the outdoor (and indoor) spaces, facilitating and supporting small-group research, project work, and materials exploration. In partnership with the Pedagogical team, meets with classroom educators to plan, implement and support long-term, intentional research and project work. Actively documents and interprets children's learning processes, making learning visible through written narratives, photographs, videos, etc. Exhibits a strong commitment to ongoing professional development by reading current publications, attending workshops, and actively participating in a network of Reggio-inspired educators. Joins pedagogical meetings to support the team with documentation and ongoing studies. Creates and executes year-round planting plans (bed rotations, seed starts, succession planting, harvest schedules).

Maintains healthy systems:

soil building, composting, irrigation, tool care, and seasonal greenhouse operations. Implements child-safe Integrated Pest Management (IPM); keep spaces clean, labeled, and inviting. Coordinate volunteers/families for garden workdays; track tasks and supplies. Coordinates Garden to Table program to integrate harvests into snacks/meals and tasting labs. Leads child-friendly food prep experiences in collaboration with our Garden to Table initiatives, with appropriate child interactions and modeling strong hygiene. Tracks yields and aligns plantings to menu needs and seasonal events. Uphold supervision ratios, allergy and anaphylaxis protocols, sanitation and tool safety, and all state/licensing rules. Model inclusive practices; ensure accessibility of spaces/materials for all children. Maintain required certifications and incident/maintenance logs. Build partnerships with local farms, garden clubs, and supply donors.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Range:

$40,000-$50,000; Salary commensurate with experience and education. M-F; Typical hours 7:30am - 4:15pm Our generous benefits include: Eligibility to participate in our Teacher Housing program Medical Health Insurance of which we pay 75% of the premium to start and 90% of the premium after your one-year service anniversary Dental & Vision insurance of which we pay 75% of the premium to start and 90% of the premium after your one-year service anniversary Free snacks and beverages Free CPR/First Aid training as well as other trainings throughout the year 2 Paid Mental Health Days a year All Federal Holidays Paid, to include Juneteenth and MLK day Special Staff Appreciation Event in Summer (typically involving free travel)•eligible after one year anniversary 403 B (comparable to 401K) retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO): 5 weeks of PTO starting at year one 7 weeks after 2 years 8 weeks after 5 years This total PTO includes several pre-scheduled breaks throughout the year: 1 week Spring Break (March) 2 weeks Winter Break (December/January) 1 week Summer Break (July) Flexible PTO for personal use: 1 week in your first year (starts after first 30 days) 2 weeks after your second year 3 weeks after your third year E04JI800ve1d4098ln6