Full-Time Preschool Teacher Nature & Wildlife Program

Full-Time Preschool Teacher•Nature & Wildlife Program Old Firehouse School•Bayview Campus Nature-Based _ Reggio Emilia-Inspired Attachment-Focused_

Pay:

$22•27 per hour

Bonuses:

$2,000•16,000 retention bonus based on enrollment and tenure Additional bonuses up to $400 awarded 2-4 times annually for exceptional project presentations and contributions

Benefits:

Fully paid Kaiser Platinum health insurance Dental and vision coverage Approximately 6 weeks paid time off during school closures Paid professional development opportunities

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday Inspire Wonder Through Nature-Based Learning Old Firehouse School's Bayview Campus is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join our nature and wildlife-inspired early childhood program. Our campus emphasizes outdoor exploration, environmental stewardship, inquiry-based learning, and meaningful relationships. Grounded in attachment theory and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we believe children learn best through connection, curiosity, and hands-on discovery. We are looking for educators who are collaborative, reflective, creative, and excited to learn alongside children in a dynamic outdoor-centered environment. Responsibilities Create a warm, emotionally responsive classroom community Develop emergent curriculum inspired by children's interests and the natural world Support social-emotional development using attachment-based practices Facilitate outdoor learning experiences and nature exploration Observe and document children's learning processes Partner closely with families and teaching teams Participate in reflective practice and professional development Qualifications Required Minimum 12 ECE units Experience working with preschool-aged children Passion for outdoor and child-led learning Strong communication and collaboration skills Preferred Knowledge of Reggio Emilia philosophy Experience with nature-based education Coursework or training in child development and social-emotional learning Ideal Candidate You are: A lifelong learner Passionate about nature-based education Warm, nurturing, and emotionally attuned Collaborative and reflective Excited to build meaningful relationships with children and families To Apply Please submit: Resume Brief cover letter describing your teaching philosophy and experience with early childhood education

Pay:

$22.00•$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many ECE units do you have?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

preschool teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person