Winfield is begining the search for an Outdoor/Environmental Education Teacher to join our team for school year 2024-25 to support students and staff in our new state of the art Outdoor Classroom/Natural Playground.
We recently completed an extensive redesign of our traditional playground, removing all commercial structures and installing natural play elements and a woodland trail with the goal of reconnecting the children and adults to nature.
The ideal candidate would have a background and/or experience in environmental education and outdoor/nature play curriculum planning. The position is full-time and can be year round by teaching in our summer arts and science camp. The 40 hours per week are scheduled between 8:00 and 4:30 each day.
The position requires a thoughtful, nurturing, conscientious teacher who is passionate about working with children outside.
Responsibilities:
- Develop materials and plan activities to enhance the outdoor classroom/natural play area
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and co-workers
- Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
- Maintain the health and safety of all students
- Assist classroom teachers during transitions, breaks and planning times
- Assist with the Late Care afterschool program for Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten aged students
- Fill-in as needed
- Attend meetings and staff development
Qualifications:
- An Associates or Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience with Toddlers and Preschoolers in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
- Experience or training in Environmental Education curriculum for early childhood
- Ability to build rapport with children
- Can see where help is needed and be flexible to fill in with a variety of tasks
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment
Winfield offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Send letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of reference, and a copy of college transcript to Michelle Vogel, Head of School
Winfield is located in Falmouth, just north of Portland, Maine. Recently celebrating its 35th anniversary, Winfield currently serves approx. 100 students from 16 months through 6 years old. We have two Toddler classrooms for children 16 months through 3 years, and four Early Childhood classrooms, for children 3-6 years old. During the summer months, a small nature and art camp is offered to our enrolled students. Winfield offers Foreign Language, Sign Language, Art, Music, Yoga, and Environmental Education as enrichment to the Montessori Curriculum.