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Job Description
Farm School Educator Greenplay Northwest Veradale, WA Job Details Part-time From $18 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid training Employee discount Professional development assistance Qualifications CPR Certification Outdoor work Early childhood education Environmental education Preschool experience Teaching experience with young children Farming Associate's degree Teaching Non-profit organization experience Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Educator at Lilac City Harvest Farm School; Part-time Lilac City Harvest Farm School, a play-based, all-outdoors school located in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our teaching team for the upcoming school year. Our program's philosophy is inspired by the belief that all young children have the innate capacity to wonder, create, and develop their gifts through self-directed play and time in nature. Lilac City Harvest Farm School is a nature immersion program. Educators will be outdoors for the entirety of their teaching day (5 hours total) year-round in all weather. As Greenplay Northwest expands within the Spokane area, team members may have varied additional opportunities within the organization. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about our mission and want to help our nonprofit grow and thrive. More information at www.greenplaynw.org
Start Date and Hours:
September 1st 2026, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-1:30pm Paid training to occur during Summer months 10 Hours/Week + paid planning hours September thru June Some evening or weekend hours may be required for training, reflective consultation, and other parent/child/community events throughout the school year Additional substitute hours possible throughout school year
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience. Starting pay is $18.00/hour. •Educators are welcome to enroll one age-eligible child in the program free of charge •Description/Responsibilities Alongside co-teacher, plan and implement a dynamic early learning program for children ages 3-6 and their families. Ensure the safety of all children including but not limited to nature play, hiking, climbing trees, or while in close proximity to such things as fire, standing water, animals, and other terrain. Ensure the daily preparation of our nature classroom, project areas, and meals. Assume overall responsibility for program tools and equipment, to include safety, use, and year-round maintenance. Plan, prepare, and co-create seasonal projects. Implement classroom strategies which are individually focused and age appropriate, with an emphasis on home-to-school collaboration. Communicate with parents effectively, in person, by phone, or email regarding the program and the progress of their child or children. Desired Qualifications AA degree in early childhood education, elementary education, child development, child psychology, sociology, human services, environmental sciences, or the fine arts. BA preferred. Experience working with young children ages 0-5 in an early care setting, preschool, or childcare. Physically capable of performing teaching duties with enthusiasm regardless of the weather (rain, sleet, snow, heat) including the ability to walk distances and over uneven terrain, carry a backpack and supplies, and lift up to 50lbs. Previous experience working with nonprofit organizations. Knowledge and interest in the Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, or Waldkindergarten approaches to early childhood education, with an appreciation for intrinsic/emergent learning philosophies. Understanding of the benefits of risk taking, movement, and physical development in the early years. Familiarity with the local flora and fauna, to include poisonous plants and their location, or be willing to seek outside training or self-study. First Aid/CPR certified within 30 days. Qualities Flexibility, positivity, and curiosity. Self-starter; commitment to on-going personal and professional development as it relates to the care and nurturing of young children in our community. Personal warmth, patience, tolerance, empathy, and understanding. Keen observer of children and families; both individual and group dynamics and processes. Practiced and enthusiastic collaborator. Strong creative will and interest in the creative arts.
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Professional development assistance
Experience:
Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
Veradale, WA 99037: Relocate before starting work (Required)
