Nature summer camp substitute teacher

Nature summer camp substitute teacher Vilda - 5.0 San Rafael, CA Job Details Part-time $20.00 - $29.01 an hour Qualifications Behavior management CPR Certification Outdoor work Classroom management First aid Working with children First Aid Certification Teaching Full Job Description Are you passionate about creating deeper connections between children and nature? Do you love being outside in nature and have experience leading groups of kids? Vilda is looking for experienced educators to join our all outdoor, nature immersion programs in Fairfax, San Rafael, Novato, and Petaluma. For more information on our programs, check out our program page: https://www.vildanature.org/programs.

WHAT DO SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS DO?

Instructors lead nature connection education (with the help of a program assistant, following a general lesson plan given by the regular instructor) in groups of about 13 children or less, maintaining group safety, facilitating positive group dynamics, deepening children's knowledge and connection to the local environment through leading games. storytelling, exploration and the art of questioning, and teaching earth based skills. This is an on-call part time position, but would likely come to 1-3 days of work/week.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

A positive, flexible and heart based outlook on life 4 or more years of experience working with children in group settings Total comfort in jumping in and teaching a group of 10-15 kids outdoors and great student management skills Love of the outdoors and familiarity with local plants and animals Responsible, enjoy working with a small team Current first aid and CPR (WFA or WFR preferred) or ability to take those classes before start of position Reliable transportation and ability to work at our San Rafael, Fairfax, Novato or Petaluma sites Excellent communication skills and ability to respond to emails within a week and texts within 24 hours during the work week

OPTIONAL BUT AWESOME

Training in the Jon Young or Tom Brown lineage or similar Currently based in the North Bay with intentions to stay in the area Some life guard experience and kayaking skills Current first aid and CPR For Substitute assistant instructors , less teaching experience is required. A great attitude, a love of working with kids and being in nature, and plenty of energy and enthusiasm for leading games, monitoring group safety, and helping out are key attributes!

Pay:

$20.00 - $29.01 per hour

Work Location:

In person