Join Our Team!

 

Needed for the 24/25 school year:

Saturday Forest School Facilitators: This class meets on Saturdays from 9:00 - 12:00 in Moreland Hills from September - May.

Willey Creek Afternoon Facilitator: This class meets from 12:30 - 3:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Moreland Hills from September - May.

Pine Lake Facilitator: This class meets from 9:00 - 12:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Newbury from September - May.

Substitutes for all sites! Classes meet from 9:00 - 12:00 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Pine Lake (Newbury) Sun Valley (Chagrin Falls/Auburn), and Willey Creek (Moreland Hills) from September - May.

Please call Audrey if you are interested! 440-799-2514

Part-Time

Applicant Requirements: 

  • Two years working with young children in an educational setting 

  • Positive outlook about being outdoors in all weather

  • Passion for nature and spending time with children 

  • Playful attitude 

  • Basic working knowledge of forest ecology, natural science principles, and willingness to  learn more about the flora and fauna of NE Ohio 

  • Assist children through their discoveries and explorations, offering support, encouragement,  and materials that are requested. 

  • Model for children a keen love and respect for the outdoor world 

  • Coach children to develop keen observation skills, focus, and concentration, language and literacy, scientific principles, and the inclination to experiment, make connections, and problem solve. 

  • Encourage children to make their own choices and manage their own body signals.

  • Assess children on an ongoing basis using photographs to document the learning.

  • Arrive on time and communicate planned absences ASAP so that we can arrange coverage. 

  • Dress properly for the weather. Be prepared to get wet and dirty! 

  • Attend admission events as needed. 

  • Current CPR and first aid certification (preferred) and no record on an FBI/BCI background check. All team members will get Wild Med training in rotation.

Interested applicants should email resumes to info@thenaturalclassroom.org

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